Aug32023

SEACOP continues to support Guyana’s efforts to strengthen maritime security

Guyana, Programme and Projects News, SEACOP

 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…

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Jul282023

SEACOP partakes in Tradewinds 2023 exercise

Guyana, Programme and Projects News, SEACOP

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…

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Jul252023

GIFP Firearms action holds closing event

Countering Firearms Trafficking Project, Programme and Projects News

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…

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Jul252023

SEACOP launches 2nd Maritime Intelligence training in Uruguay

Programme and Projects News, SEACOP, Uruguay

Excited to announce that we launched a maritime intelligence training yesterday in Montevideo, Uruguay 🇺🇾 ! This marks the 2️⃣nd edition of this training delivered by SEACOP in the country. This time, trainers from the Brazilian Federal Police, the Argentinean Naval Prefecture, and SEACOP’s Latin America Regional Coordinator Alfredo Diaz will focus on updating and deepening the knowledge acquired…

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Jul172023

CRIMJUST delivers training of trainers on ethics and integrity to SEACOP and AIRCOP units in Africa

Programme and Projects News

From 10-14 July 2023, CRIMJUST delivered a Training-of-Trainers workshop on ethics and integrity for law enforcement officers of Ghana, The Gambia and Nigeria. In the opening remarks the EU delegation representative, emphasised the important impact of corruption in undermining state institutions, impeding economic growth, and eroding public trust. The UNODC underlined the critical importance of…

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Jul122023

DISRUPT leads workshop on international cooperation in cases of arms trafficking and related offences

DISRUPT, Programme and Projects News

The subregional workshop on international cooperation in combating arms trafficking and related crimes was successfully held in Bogotá, Colombia from 5 to 7 July as part of GIFP action DISRUPT. Implemented by UNODC in collaboration with INTERPOL, this workshop aimed to enhance the response capabilities of law enforcement and criminal justice operators in partner countries…

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Jun262023

SEACOP, AIRCOP join forces in best practices seminar in Senegal

AIRCOP, Programme and Projects News, SEACOP

News from Dakar, Senegal  🇸🇳 From 19-23 June 2023, the EU Global Illicit Flows Programme projects AIRCOP and SEACOP, implemented by UNODC and Expertise France respectively, organised a highly valuable exchange of best practices seminar. The seminar brought together the local staff of Joint Airport Interdiction Task Force (JAITF) and Joint Maritime Control Unit (JMCU) to enhance their knowledge and coordination…

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Jun222023

SEACOP holds national steering committee in St Lucia

Programme and Projects News, SEACOP

On Tuesday 20 June 2023, SEACOP partook in the National Steering Committee meeting with the government of St. Lucia. Chaired by Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ricky Quinlan, the meeting was attended by SEACOP Regional Coordinator for the Caribbean Karen Clarke and Deputy Regional Coordinator Jason Kelshall. SEACOP Project Director, Dominique Bucas, was also in attendance online.…

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Jun212023

WCO-led COLIBRI and RUSI-led MASIF co-organise 3rd Working Group meeting on General Aviation

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Co-organised by EU-funded GIFP actions COLIBRI and MASIF, the third meeting of the working group (WG) on general aviation (GA) took place on 14 June 2023 at the Headquarters of the World Customs Organisation (WCO). Implemented in a hybrid format it allowed for the participation of a wider range of experts and stakeholders including law…

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