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SEACOP attends int’l seminar on trafficking in Caribbean

Last week, SEACOP Regional Coordinator for the Caribbean Karen Clarke attended the international seminar titled “The fight against cocaine trafficking by sea in the Caribbean” held in Martinique on 28-30 March 2022. Hosted by French Customs and MAOC with significant contributions from partner projects including SEACOP, the event witnessed lively exchanges of expertise and good practices between…

SEACOP’s JMCU training in Dakar, Senegal

Since the implementation of SEACOP, the project has established a fruitful and sustainable relationship with Senegal. This cooperation is based on various exchanges with the aim of strengthening the country’s capacity in its efforts to tackle illicit maritime traffic and related criminal networks. This constructive partnership is illustrated by numerous collaborative activities  such as the…

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SEACOP-trained Maritime Intelligence Unit seizes 500kg of cocaine in Panama

Earlier this week, nearly 500 kilograms of cocaine destined for #Europe were seized in Panama, thanks to the long standing multi-dimensional support provided by SEACOP. The successful anti-drug operation started with information obtained by the newly formed Ecuadorian Maritime Intelligence Unit, inaugurated in collaboration with SEACOP this year. Coordinated by SEACOP at the transregional level,…

Third GIFP Steering Committee, organised by MASIF

On 17 February 2022, MASIF organised its third Steering Committee. This hybrid meeting was held both in Brussels and remotely, bringing together all the projects constituting the GIFP.  On this occasion, AIRCOP, SEACOP, COLIBRI, DISRUPT, EU-ACT, CRIMJUST, MASIF and FIREARMS provided updates on their progress, achievements, and responses to tackle illicit routes and organised crime.…

SEACOP, St Lucia Minister sign MoU on cooperation against illicit maritime trade

The EU-funded project SEACOP V and the  Ministry for the Public Service, Home Affairs Labour and Gender Affairs of St Lucia, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to pursue cooperation in the fight against illicit maritime trade. Represented by Minister Dr Virginia Albert-Poyotte, and SEACOP Regional Coordinator for the Caribbean, Karen Clarke, the event…