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 officially unveiled to experts from Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and European counterparts. The event also featured participation from Special Anti-Drug Prosecutors from the region and Spain, ensuring that the strategy is not only theoretically sound but also operationally actionable.
What is the GRES-PUERTOS Strategy?
Designed to complement existing European and international initiatives, GRES-PUERTOS focuses on operational coordination, improving joint operations, and deploying special investigative techniques to combat organized crime effectively.
The aim is not just to focus on seizures but to strengthen regional security frameworks and strategic collaboration.
As the final report with key conclusions is being prepared, SEACOP is planning a first operational meeting for mid-November, where focal points from participating countries will begin putting the presented methodology into practice.
This effort is supported by projects CRIMARIO, PCBT, the EU Bilateral Project in Peru, RFAI, and various EMPACT initiatives, highlighting the power of international cooperation in tackling global threats.
