From 11 to 14 November 2024, the Special Response Group – GRES PUERTOS initiative held its first operational meeting at the Port of Callao, bringing together operational and strategic focal points from Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Peru.
With the objective of enhancing information exchange and conducting joint operations, this initiative has taken a significant step forward through the incorporation of the CRIMARIO II Project, which provided the IORIS platform. This tool enables authorities to efficiently exchange and manage information—paving the way for stronger, more secure trade connections between the Pacific, Caribbean, and their European destinations.
Over the four days, participants:
- Engaged with the IORIS platform, receiving practical training and initiating operational scenarios.
- Explored current and emerging threats in the region.
- Discussed a robust work methodology and established a roadmap for upcoming activities.
Key operational advancements include the introduction of:
- Case studies on controlled deliveries,
- An operational manual for secure procedures,
- A dictionary of techniques and modalities, and
- The preparation of information bulletins to guide future operations.
This successful collaboration owes much to the support of the CRIMARIO II Project, the facilitation by DEVIDA, and the invaluable partnership of the National Port Authority of Callao.
