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…
Earlier this month, SEACOP provided training assistance to the RSS’ Maritime Operations Planning Course (MOPC), held in Bridgetown, Barbados. Targeted at Junior Commissioned Officers and Senior Ratings from the RSS Member States’ Coast Guards and Marine Police Units, this course aims to equip them with the tools to plan and execute maritime operations within RSS…
The SEACOP Special Response Group in the South Atlantic tops the headlines again by successfully preventing the arrival of a major drug shipment to Europe, with simultaneous operations in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Earlier this month, SEACOP and the COLIBRI project set up an Operational Coordination Centre in Montevideo, where they supervised an unprecedented…
During the week of October 28 to November 1, an intensive advanced training on drug search techniques was delivered to 14 participants from the Uruguayan Naval Prefecture, Customs, and National Police. Led by two experts from the Operational Group of Technical Inspections (GOIT) of Spain’s National Police, the training included hands-on experience conducting comprehensive, methodical…
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…
“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…
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…
SEACOP’s commitment to enhancing maritime security in West Africa continues, with a focused Maritime Intelligence Unit (MIU) mentoring activity carried out in Banjul, The Gambia from 30 September to 4 October 2024. Building on the MIU basic training held earlier this year, SEACOP aimed to boost the operational capacities of MIU staff to collaboratively profile…
Last week (23-27 Sept 2024) SEACOP organised an advanced training in narcotics search on vessels in Buenos Aires, aimed at empowering the authorities of Argentina from the Prefectura Naval, Customs, and Federal Police to enhance their skills in maritime security. Attended by 12 participants, the course was delivered by experts from GOIT of the Spanish…
