SEACOP Newsletter – January 2025
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SEACOP GRES PORT – November 2024 Newsletter
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Cocaine Seizure: 1420 kg seized through SEACOP’s GRES-Ports Initiative
In a operation coordinated by SEACOP’s GRES-Ports initiative, the navies of Ecuador and Peru, the Police of Colombia and Panama Senan seized 1,420 kg of suspected cocaine aboard a container ship passing through Panama. “The shipment, originally bound for Russia, was intercepted thanks to thorough collaboration among port authorities from Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Panama.…
GRES PORTS first operational meeting kicks off with SEACOP
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…
Launch of SEACOP GRES-PORT Strategy
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…
SEACOP strengthens ties with Colombia 🇨🇴 Anti-Narcotics Forces
This past week (April 2-5, 2024), SEACOP carried out an important mission in Bogotá, Colombia which has been an enduring partner throughout the years.“Colombia has played a crucial role since phase V, enhancing our intelligence, analysis, and maritime anti-drug operations across the Americas,” explains SEACOP Regional Coordinator for Latin America Alfredo Diaz. He cites the…
SEACOP, CRIMARIO join hands in regional exercise in Colombia
Last week, SEACOP participated in a hybrid regional exercise organised by CRIMARIO, with the participation of different institutions from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. During five days, participants took part in various practical exercises from the Naval Base of the National Navy based in Cartagena de Indias. With this activity, the Maritime Intelligence Unit created during…
SEACOP: Successful regional cooperation at work in Peru vessel search
Last week, the Maritime Intelligence Unit of Peru -created and trained by SEACOP- coordinated the inspection of a high board vessel after receiving an alert from the Colombian National Police. Although no narcotic substance was found, the operation demonstrated the importance of the joint work of all Peruvian forces, namely SUNAT, Policia Nacional DIRANDRO, Marina de…
SEACOP holds regional meeting of Maritime Intelligence Units
The regional meeting of Latin American Maritime Intelligence Units took place in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, on 22-24 June. The event was attended by the Director of SEACOP, who opened the meeting, the Colombian Foreign Ministry, senior representatives of the Colombian Navy and Police and a special video by the Ambassador of the European Union…
Transregional cooperation promoted by SEACOP
Transregional cooperation is a key principal of SEACOP V’s action. Operating across three world regions (Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean) faced with similar difficulties, we strive to enhance partnerships, information sharing and opportunities for joint maritime operations between different countries. Last week, the project organised a visit of the intelligence centre of the Armada Nacional…