Towards SEACOP VI: Uniting Caribbean and Latin American Nations Against Maritime Trafficking
Today, SEACOP begins a strategic interregional meeting titled “FROM COCAINE TO TIMBER: NEW CHALLENGES FOR SEACOP NETWORK VI.” Bringing together 8 countries from the region and international partners in a united effort against maritime trafficking, the event marks a significant commitment. “We extend our congratulations to the EU-funded SEACOP Project on this important initiative. We…
News Brief – Week of 18 September 2023
20.09.23 – French National Police arrest 13 intercontinental car traffickers. On 12 September 2023, French National Judicial police arrested 13 members of a criminal network specialised in the theft and trafficking of cars to West Africa. Various European countries, INTERPOL, and Europol supported the investigation, which was launched in summer 2021. This collaborative law enforcement…
Successful wrap up of SEACOP’s TRIG+ in Argentina
Successful wrap up of SEACOP’s “Joint Training of the Atlantic Alliance Transregional Intelligence Groups (TRIG+)” in #Argentina 🇦🇷 On Thursday, SEACOP celebrated the closing ceremony of the TRIG+ event, led by Argentinian Minister of National Security, Aníbal Fernández. During the event, the Minister of National Security expressed profound gratitude for participants, emphasising, “Working together is…
CRIMJUST and Eurojust Meeting Strengthens Global Efforts Against Illicit Networks
In a resounding display of international criminal justice collaboration, CRIMJUST and Eurojust Interregional Meeting of Iberoamerican and European Prosecutors convened in The Hague on 13-14 September 2023. CRIMJUST supported this event as a part of Operational Action 8.6 of the European Interdisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats (EMPACT) on High Risk Criminal Networks (HRCN). This landmark…
AIRCOP and INTERCOPS: Strengthening Global Cooperation to Combat Transnational Trafficking
In the complex landscape of global trafficking, Africa plays a pivotal role as a transit point for illicit goods originating from Latin America. Despite national and regional efforts, the trafficking of illicit goods persists along these established air routes due to law enforcement gaps and corruption. Recognising this critical challenge, AIRCOP partnered with INTERCOPS of…
News Brief – Week of 11 September 2023
13.09.23 – Tyres dumped illegally in trailer as part of organised crime spree will cost council £10k to remove. The 40-feet-long dual axle trailer was illegally dumped in Narrowboat Way, Dudley, with hundreds of old tyres inside. It has been severely damaged including having the roof cut off and corrosion has been found throughout. This…