On 29 August 2023, the Enhancing Africa’s Response to Transnational Organised Crime (ENACT) project delivered the seminar Gold, guns and instability: transnational organised crime in East Africa. The seminar shed light on the intricate web of challenges gripping the region. ENACT, a European Union (EU)-funded action of the Global Illicit Flows Programme, used this seminar…
Last week, SEACOP organised a momentous event in Asunción, Paraguay, bringing together representatives from #Argentina 🇦🇷 #Colombia 🇨🇴 #Ecuador 🇪🇨, Paraguay #Peru 🇵🇪 and Dominican Republic, as well as various partner projects and organisations operating in the region. Opened by Head of the EU Delegation in Paraguay Javier García de Viedma, Vice Minister of SENAD…
From August 28th to September 1st, 2023, SEACOP orchestrated an empowering mentorship course on ship inspections for law enforcement agencies operating in the port of Cotonou, Benin. The 5-day training directly benefited 14 agents, including two dedicated female personnel, coming from the National Navy, Customs, and the Police (comprising the Joint Maritime Control Unit, Container…
On 30 August 2023, SEACOP signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Regional Security System in Barbados to further strengthen the fight against maritime and port trafficking in the Caribbean. “In light of our long-standing collaboration with the RSS and the complementary nature of our activities, we are pleased to see this partnership officialised today,”…
We are thrilled to announce that SEACOP convened its 2nd National Steering Committee in Grenada last week, marking another milestone in our joint efforts to combat drug trafficking and transnational crime in the Caribbean region. In a meeting chaired by Assistant Chief of Police John Mitchell, the Grenadian authorities thanked the SEACOP project for the…
This week, as part of the concluding activities of SEACOP V, Deputy Regional Coordinator for Africa Akizi-Egnim AKALA was in Togo 🇹🇬 to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the Joint Maritime Control Units (JMCUs) situated at Lomé Port. During this pivotal assignment, Mr. Akala assessed the JMCUs’ organisational, logistical, and operational capacities.💡 Over the past year, the country’s…
On 10-11 August 2023, during the second High-Level Meeting of the GIFP action the Eastern and Southern Africa Commission on Drugs (ESACD), prominent figures and experts discussed critical issues on drug trafficking and consumption throughout the region. The event was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Hon. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, who reiterated his country’s…
Last month, the government of Guyana and SEACOP held a successful National Steering Committee meeting, aimed at discussing maritime security matters and at laying the groundwork for strategic advancements in this domain. Convened by the newly appointed focal point for Guyana and Head of Customs Anti- Narcotic Unit (CANU), James G Singh, the meeting came following a discussion between SEACOP representatives and Minister of Home…
Effective collaboration and regional partnerships are crucial in the ongoing fight against illicit maritime trafficking. In the Caribbean region, the EU-funded SEACOP project is promoting this approach by working closely with various Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE) agencies. Launched in 2010 as part of the European Commission’s initiative to address organised crime’s impact in different parts…
On 19 July 2023, GIFP action Countering Firearms Trafficking held its closing event to discuss the lessons learned from the EU-UNODC partnership in implementing this action. Opening remarks were provided by the European Commission and the Chief of the UNODC Firearms Trafficking Section. The Commission drew conclusions on the legislative challenges that face the monitoring…
