In October 2024, COLIBRI signed three significant Memoranda of Cooperation (MoC), formalising its collaboration with the Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre – Narcotics (MAOC-N) and two key partner countries: the Colombian Air Force and DEVIDA (the National Commission for Development and Life Without Drugs) of Peru. These agreements represent a major milestone in advancing global…
On 23 October 2024, ENACT, a project funded by the European Union through the Global Illicit Flows Programme (GIFP), hosted a critical discussion on how Southern Africa is addressing the illegal trade in ornamental plants and reptiles. The event brought together experts to shed light on the alarming rise of this illicit market, particularly in…
On 22 October 2024, the Steering Committee of the Eastern and Southern Africa Commission on Drugs (ESACD) convened in Johannesburg to review the activities undertaken during 2024 and plan for the year ahead. The meeting focused on assessing progress and setting the stage for impactful initiatives in 2025, aligning with the Commission’s strategic objectives to…
25.10.24 – Two Key Figures of Notorious Serbian Clan Arrested in Barcelona. The Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional), in collaboration with Europol and six other European partners, have arrested two senior members of the notorious Serbian “Vračar Clan”, dismantling a key faction of the group. The clan leader was apprehended in Barcelona on 18 October,…
Strengthening International Cooperation in Maritime Security Improving the exchange of information and promoting joint operations across the Pacific-Caribbean region, with a clear international outlook for future cooperation with European countries, was at the center of our launch event last week in Cartagena, Colombia. From 17-19 October 2024, the SEACOP-GRES PUERTOS Special Response Group strategy was…
From 29 September to 13 October 2024, SEACOP took part in the SIREN mission, an initiative of the Yaoundé Architecture, in collaboration with the CECLANT (Atlantic Maritime Zone Command), taking place on board the PHA [FRA] Dixmude. The programme, a veritable on-board academy, brought together 32 trainees from 17 countries, representing the key players in…
From 7th to 9th October 2024, CRIMJUST held its Annual Meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, bringing together the European Union, INTERPOL, key Global Illicit Flows Programme (GIFP) sister projects, and representatives from law enforcement agencies and regional prosecutor networks. Hosted at the United Nations House in Nigeria, this event aimed to strengthen international collaboration in the…
“The threats we face—piracy, drug trafficking, terrorism, and smuggling—require innovative and proactive solutions. This mentoring is part of Sierra Leone’s broader strategy to remain one step ahead of these emerging challenges,” stated Andrew Jaiah Kaikai, Executive Director of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of Sierra Leone. Speaking on the occasion of the mentoring…
10.10.24 – Europol supports Latvia in dismantling major synthetic drug lab network. The Latvian State Police (Valsts policija) in collaboration with Europol, has successfully dismantled a large-scale clandestine laboratory involved in the production of synthetic drugs across the European Union. The illegal laboratory was a key site for synthetic drug production in Europe, highlighted by…
SEACOP held its 3rd International Seminar in its Series of Case Studies and Threats Strategy on Friday, 11 October 2024, at the Colombian Navy’s facilities in Cartagena de Indias. Knowledge of the threat is fundamental to effectively combat transnational organised crime. In this context, and taking into account the start of operations of the Port…
