AIRCOP brings together focal points from West and Central Africa – Annual Meeting

From 7-9 June 2023, AIRCOP held its West and Central Africa Annual focal points meeting in Abidjan, CĂ´te d’Ivoire bringing together 13 focal points from partner countries. Over these three days, participants addressed strategic and operational challenges associated with combating transnational organised crime via air. The meeting highlighted the current state of play and new…

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SEACOP-led Operation Caribe 2023 results in impressive seizures

Exciting News! SEACOP’s pilot operation “Caribe” concludes with resounding success!  One of the standout features of SEACOP is its Maritime Intelligence Network, enabling regular information sharing among beneficiary countries. Recently, SEACOP put its connections and real-time intelligence sharing abilities to the test through a pilot project. From May 15th to 26th, 2023, SEACOP V executed…

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SEACOP organises webinar on Fentanyl threat

🌎 Fentanyl as a Global Threat 🚨 The global consumption of fentanyl has reached alarming levels, with the United States experiencing a significant surge in demand. Consequently, countries heavily involved in illegal production and trafficking have seen a rise in fentanyl-related activities. Key transit points for this synthetic drug include China, the United States, and…

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Regional Maritime Intelligence Training launched by SEACOP in LomĂŠ

The regional SEACOP workshop on maritime intelligence was officially launched yesterday during an opening ceremony presided over by the Chief of Staff of the President’s Adviser for Maritime Affairs, in the presence of the European Union delegation, the Maritime Prefect, SEACOP Project Director, and SEACOP Regional Coordinator for West Africa. We were delighted to have…

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MASIF and CT MORSE enhance cooperation among EU-funded transregional organised crime and counter terrorism projects

From the 23-25 May 2023, RUSI Europe led projects MASIF and CT MORSE supported the organisation of the event ‘Identifying programmatic links to enhance cooperation among EU-funded transregional organised crime and counter terrorism projects’ organised by FPI, with contribution from EEAS and DGs INTPA, HOME and NEAR.  The event brought together team leaders and experts…

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AIRCOP JAITFs from 5 Different Countries Participated in INTERCOP´s 26th Course on the Repression of International Drug Trafficking

During the period of May 15 to 26, 2023, a group of 10 members from AIRCOP’s Joint Airport Interdiction Task Forces (JAITFs) in Argentina, Bolivia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, and Peru gathered at Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil. They came together to participate in the 26th course on the Repression of International Drug…

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SEACOP featured at the European Maritime Days 2023

SEACOP is pleased to participate in the European Maritime Day 2023 #EMD2023 ! The EMD is the annual two-day event during which Europe’s maritime community meet to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy. IT is the place where ‘Ocean Leaders Meet’. It provides an engaging and completely interactive experience to…

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SEACOP celebrates the Day of Women in Maritime Security!

Celebrating Women’s Empowerment in Maritime Security ! Yesterday, SEACOP celebrated Women in Maritime Security Day in Latin America through a very successful webinar. This special event aimed to recognise and celebrate the empowerment and integration of women in the maritime security sector. Women from partner countries of SEACOP, including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador,…

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