Situation at EU external borders in April – Detections lowest since 2009
In April, the number of detections of illegal border crossings on Europe’s main migratory routes fell by 85% from the
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Maritime
Maritime security address issues in the maritime domain that are often related to national security, border security, coast guard, and human security.
Border force seize cocaine worth £4.86 million
Officers at the port stopped an Irish-registered lorry carrying a load of frozen food which had just arrived on a
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New military Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI sets sail to enforce the implementation of the arms embargo, monitor illegal oil trafficking and counter human trafficking and smuggling activities
On 4 May, the European Union Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI commenced its activities at sea with the French naval vessel
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Surge of Returnees to Ethiopia, UN calls for a Pause Amidst Increased in Covid-19 Enforcement
The unexpected arrival of more than 5,000 returnees to Ethiopia over the past two weeks without prior health screenings has
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Sri Lanka Coast Guard Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) proudly celebrates the 10th anniversary in 2020. Sri Lanka Coast Guard which was enacted by the Coast Guard Act No. 49 of 2009 and commenced its operations on 04th March 2010.
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ABF – New arrangements for arrivals from overseas
To reduce community transmission of COVID-19 from Australians returning from overseas, new quarantine measures will be coming into effect. The
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Customs Advisory Board providing industry perspectives on customs and border modernisation
Industry leaders will give their perspectives on how to improve the Australian Customs System through the establishment of the Customs
Read MoreDroneSeastem-Protect Project: drones will protect the maritime access routes of the French Southern region
DroneSeastem-Protect is the first project resulting from the DroneSeastem programme of the “maritime drone” sector in the French Southern Region
Read More360 Vision Technology help Felixstowe Coastwatch to save lives
The high-performance Predator Ultra HD PTZ video surveillance camera from UK CCTV manufacturer, 360 Vision Technology, has entered service at
Read MoreCoast Guard interdicts 12 migrants, suspected smuggler 11 miles east of Pompano Beach
The Coast Guard Cutter Richard Etheridge (WPC-1102) crew interdicted a westbound 25-foot Grady White pleasure craft with 13 people aboard. The cutter crew safely embarked seven Haitian males, three Haitian females, one Bahamian male and one female, along with the suspected smuggler, aboard the cutter. #bordersecurity #smuggling #maritimesecurity
Read MoreDarwin hosts joint ABF/Indian Coast Guard exercises
The Australian Border Force (ABF) and Indian Coast Guard (ICG) are forging stronger ties through the visit to Darwin this week of the offshore patrol vessel ICG Ship (ICGS) Shaurya. #maritimesecurity #bordersecurity
Read MoreSoutheast Asia: terror suspects and criminals detected in border operation
Operation Sunbird IV took place in all 10 countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It aimed to reinforce cooperation between law enforcement agencies in order to identify, arrest and investigate terror suspects and criminals crossing borders in the region. #bordersecurity
Read MoreEU delivers on stronger European Border and Coast Guard to support Member States
The Council has officially adopted the Commission’s proposal to reinforce the European Border and Coast Guard. The European Border and Coast Guard Agency will have a standing corps of 10,000 border guards, a stronger mandate on returns and will also be able to cooperate more closely with non-EU countries, including those beyond the EU’s immediate neighbourhood. This will give the Agency the right level of ambition to respond to the challenges facing Europe in managing migration and its external borders.
Read MoreAustralia and Malaysia’s mission a success
Australia and Malaysia announced the successful conclusion of Operation REDBACK XIV, a joint border protection exercise to fight maritime crime in the Malacca Strait, near Langkawi, Kedah.
Read MoreAir and Marine Operations Releases Strategic Vision
AMO Vision and Strategy 2030 establishes a renewed vision, mission, and five strategic goals to move AMO forward. AMO’s vision is to be the nation’s leading aviation and maritime law enforcement organization. The mission of AMO is to safeguard our nation by anticipating and confronting security threats through our aviation and maritime law enforcement expertise, innovative capabilities, and partnerships at the border and beyond. #bordersecurity
Read MoreNew EU-funded training modules for Libyan Coastguard and Navy ended in Italy and Croatia
In the wider framework of training carried out by SOPHIA operation, at the end of September more courses have been completed, both in Italian and Croatian facilities. #bordersecurity #martimesecurity #coastguard
Read MoreMaritime Events Escalate for USBP, AMO & Partners
Working with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) partners, San Diego Sector Border Patrol and Air and Marine Operations agents arrested 30 people during three maritime smuggling events within a 24 hour period this week. #bordersecurity #bsr #wbsc
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