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…
DetailsThis 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…
DetailsOn 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…
DetailsLast 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…
DetailsEffective 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…
DetailsOn 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…
DetailsExcited 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…
DetailsFrom 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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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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