More than $369M of Narcotics Seized by US CBP in Cincinnati During Fiscal Year 2020
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized nearly 830,000 pounds of drugs. CBP officers nationwide intercepted shipments of cocaine, methamphetamine,
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Author: Tony Kingham
European border control in Bulgaria: SSARM and secunet will implement the first EES project in Europe
In preparation for the planned European Entry/Exit System (EES), Bulgaria has opted for border control technology from SSARM and secunet.
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One To Watch – British man jailed for involvement in concealing cocaine in customised exhaust pipes
A 57-year-old man has been jailed for a conspiracy to smuggle cocaine worth nearly £3 million concealed in customised exhaust
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Spanish Police have arrested 40 people in an operation against the promotion of illegal immigration and documentary falsification
The dismantled organization offered different modalities to obtain proof of a family link between a sponsor – natural from Ghana
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Immigration and Border Management Controls Enhanced in Ethiopia by German Government Funding
Immigration and border management controls in Ethiopia are being improved to help secure the country’s borders and make migration safer
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EU Entry/Exit System: IDEMIA Reveals New Travel Kiosk for Biometric Identification at Airports
The first travel kiosk that will soon be placed at European airports for biometric identification of passengers has been revealed
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The Spanish National Police dismantles the largest cocaine distribution network that operated in the Sierra de Cádiz
29 people have been arrested accused of crimes of belonging to a criminal organization, drug trafficking and illegal possession of
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Frontex signs working arrangement with CEPOL
Today, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, concluded a working arrangement with the European Union Agency for Law
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The UK’s Home Office has confirmed that EU criminals could be barred from entering the UK under tougher border rules designed to make the country safer.
The rules for EU criminals will come into force from 1 January 2021 when free movement ends and are part
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US CBP Prevents $287M of Duty Evasions through “Game-Changing” Enforce and Protect Act
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) prevented importers from evading $287 million in duties owed to the U.S. Government through
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UNODC & Partners Support Counter Narcotics Efforts in Afghanistan
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) held a ground-breaking ceremony to commence construction of the Counter Narcotics
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5 arrested after seizure of over 7 million cigarettes destined for the UK
A total of 5 suspects have been arrested and over 7.5 million suspected illicit cigarettes seized during an operation led
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Cincinnati CBP Intercepts Auto Parts that Concealed Weapons
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati intercepted a shipment containing three handguns and seven magazines destined to
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US CBP’s have released a review of their border enforcement efforts in the Caribbean
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released a summary of their fiscal year (FY) 2020 border enforcement efforts in Puerto
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US DHS Launches New Center for Countering Human Trafficking
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad Wolf announced the opening of the DHS Center for Countering Human
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Smiths Detection announces first US explosives detection system integration with tote-based baggage handling system
In a tote-based BHS, every checked bag is placed in an individual-controlled tray or ‘tote’ equipped with a RFID chip
Read moreUS CBP Intercepts Ancient Stone Sculptures at Miami International Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Miami International Airport intercepted an air cargo shipment containing ancient stone carvings
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European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) selects Airbus and its partner IAI for Maritime Aerial Surveillance with Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)
The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) awarded a contract to Airbus Defence and Space Airborne Solutions (ADAS), a
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