SEACOP, MCBS join forces to link Jamaica, DR
In supporting the fight against drug trafficking, it is paramount to take into account the current threat and to be able to determine the risks that may continue. It is furthermore necessary to support all efforts exerted in that regard, notably by other projects operating in the same region. In this context, SEACOP and the…
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…
Mapping Study on EU external action on the Fight against Organised Crime 2021
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World Drug Report 2022 highlights the Conflict and Drug Nexus
Since the signing of Resolution 42/112 in December 1987, every 26 June celebrates the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which has the goal of increasing action and cooperation for a drug abuse-free world. To mark the occasion, the UNODC publishes a yearly World Drug Report, with an in-depth analysis of the most…
SEACOP holds two-week training in Barbados
A week of mentoring for the Joint Maritime Control Unit of Barbados 🇧🇧 kicked off yesterday in Bridgetown. Aimed at strengthening the capacities of the JMCU personnel, the mentoring follows a 5-day training course delivered last week by SEACOP’s Deputy Regional Coordinator for the Caribbean Benoit Verniquet. “We started last week at the Coastguard Training Centre at HMBS…
Third Regional Training on the Use of the Geoportal and the CENcomm
From 13 to 17 June 2022, the third regional training on the use of the Geoportal and the CENcomm took place in Montevideo, Uruguay, bringing together three of COLIBRI’s beneficiary countries: Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. 32 participants coming from Customs, Police, Gendarmerie, Air Force, Naval Prefecture, Civil Aviation, and National Directorates and Secretariats focused on combatting…