05.09.23 – Irish police chief in Dubai to discuss criminal gangs. The head of the Irish police has travelled to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to discuss tackling international organised crime. The leaders of the Kinahan crime gang, which originated in Dublin, are believed to be based in the UAE. Garda Commissioner Drew…
Last week, SEACOP delivered a successful training course aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of the Joint Maritime Control Unit (JMCU) of Tema. Including both classroom theoretical modules and practical modules conducted onboard vessels, the comprehensive training programme took place from September 4th to 8th in Tema port. It brought together 12 dedicated JMCU officers.…
Yesterday, SEACOP held the 7th edition of its Threats and Cases Studies webinar series with highlights from our long standing partner Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre (Narcotics) – MAOC (N). Initiated in January 2023, this series of webinars aims to offer a platform for countries across Latin America to exchange practical knowledge gained from their operational…
The Caribbean is a major hub for air and sea travel, welcoming hundreds of thousands of passengers annually on various modes of transportation, including aircraft, vessels, yachts, rigs, and cruise ships. In light of this, effectively targeting the movement of passengers between air and sea transport is crucial for regional security. Enhanced cooperation and communication…
On 29 August 2023, the Enhancing Africa’s Response to Transnational Organised Crime (ENACT) project delivered the seminar Gold, guns and instability: transnational organised crime in East Africa. The seminar shed light on the intricate web of challenges gripping the region. ENACT, a European Union (EU)-funded action of the Global Illicit Flows Programme, used this seminar…
Last week, SEACOP organised a momentous event in Asunción, Paraguay, bringing together representatives from #Argentina 🇦🇷 #Colombia 🇨🇴 #Ecuador 🇪🇨, Paraguay #Peru 🇵🇪 and Dominican Republic, as well as various partner projects and organisations operating in the region. Opened by Head of the EU Delegation in Paraguay Javier García de Viedma, Vice Minister of SENAD…
From August 28th to September 1st, 2023, SEACOP orchestrated an empowering mentorship course on ship inspections for law enforcement agencies operating in the port of Cotonou, Benin. The 5-day training directly benefited 14 agents, including two dedicated female personnel, coming from the National Navy, Customs, and the Police (comprising the Joint Maritime Control Unit, Container…
On 30 August 2023, SEACOP signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Regional Security System in Barbados to further strengthen the fight against maritime and port trafficking in the Caribbean. “In light of our long-standing collaboration with the RSS and the complementary nature of our activities, we are pleased to see this partnership officialised today,”…
We are thrilled to announce that SEACOP convened its 2nd National Steering Committee in Grenada last week, marking another milestone in our joint efforts to combat drug trafficking and transnational crime in the Caribbean region. In a meeting chaired by Assistant Chief of Police John Mitchell, the Grenadian authorities thanked the SEACOP project for the…
22.08.23 – 700kg of cocaine caught en route to the Canary Islands. Europol has supported the Spanish Civil Guard (Guardia Civil) in dismantling a criminal organisation smuggling large quantities of cocaine from South America to the EU via the Canary Islands. The operation also involved law enforcement authorities from Croatia, Italy and Serbia. The investigation…
