Nov62024

AIRCOP Strengthens Law Enforcement Capacities Across Latin America and the Caribbean

AIRCOP, Programme and Projects News

Between September and November 2024, AIRCOP reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing law enforcement capacities across Latin America and the Caribbean. Through targeted training sessions, operational support, and international collaboration, the Programme has bolstered regional efforts to combat transnational crime and strengthen airport security. The initiatives began in El Salvador, where from 9 to 11 September…

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Nov52024

Advanced Vessel Search Training in Uruguay delivered by SEACOP

Programme and Projects News, SEACOP, Uruguay

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…

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Oct312024

COLIBRI Strengthens Partnerships with Key Memoranda of Cooperation

COLIBRI, Programme and Projects News

In October 2024, COLIBRI signed three significant Memoranda of Cooperation (MoC), formalising its collaboration with the Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre – Narcotics (MAOC-N) and two key partner countries: the Colombian Air Force and DEVIDA (the National Commission for Development and Life Without Drugs) of Peru. These agreements represent a major milestone in advancing global…

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Oct312024

ENACT Seminar on South Africa’s Response to Trafficking in Plants and Reptiles

ENACT, Programme and Projects News

On 23 October 2024, ENACT, a project funded by the European Union through the Global Illicit Flows Programme (GIFP), hosted a critical discussion on how Southern Africa is addressing the illegal trade in ornamental plants and reptiles. The event brought together experts to shed light on the alarming rise of this illicit market, particularly in…

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Oct302024

The ESACD Steering Committee Reviews Progress and Sets Goals for 2025

ESACD, Programme and Projects News

On 22 October 2024, the Steering Committee of the Eastern and Southern Africa Commission on Drugs (ESACD) convened in Johannesburg to review the activities undertaken during 2024 and plan for the year ahead. The meeting focused on assessing progress and setting the stage for impactful initiatives in 2025, aligning with the Commission’s strategic objectives to…

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Oct222024

Launch of SEACOP GRES-PORT Strategy

Colombia, Programme and Projects News, SEACOP

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…

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Oct212024

SIREN Mission: SEACOP Engaged to Strengthen Maritime Safety in West Africa

Mauritania, Morocco, Programme and Projects News, SEACOP, Senegal

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…

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Oct172024

CRIMJUST Annual Meeting: Advancing Global Cooperation Against Organised Crime

CRIMJUST, Programme and Projects News

From 7th to 9th October 2024, CRIMJUST held its Annual Meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, bringing together the European Union, INTERPOL, key Global Illicit Flows Programme (GIFP) sister projects, and representatives from law enforcement agencies and regional prosecutor networks. Hosted at the United Nations House in Nigeria, this event aimed to strengthen international collaboration in the…

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Oct152024

Strengthening Maritime Security in Sierra Leone

Programme and Projects News, SEACOP

“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…

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Oct142024

Opportunities and Challenges for Maritime Safety and Security – SEACOP Case Study of the Port of Chancay

Programme and Projects News, SEACOP

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…

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