The 31 members of a network dedicated to drug trafficking are arrested on the coasts of Andalusia
The Civil Guard, within the framework of the “RIGIDITY” operation, has detained the 31 members of a criminal organization of
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Author: Tony Kingham
One To Watch – Cross-Border Tunnel Discovered in Nogales
Tucson Sector agents confirmed the existence of the tunnel around 7:45 p.m., following its initial discovery by video surveillance. Agents
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US Border Patrol seizes nearly $2.5M Worth of Drugs in the Rio Grande Valle
Last weekend, Rio Grande Valley agents seized more than 350 pounds of marijuana, and over 65 pounds of methamphetamine in
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Over 322 kg of Pressed Tobacco Leaves Seized
Over 322 kg of pressed tobacco leaves was intercepted by officers from the Polish Warmian-Masurian Border Guard Unit. In the
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Four men charged for people smuggling offences
Four men have now been charged as part of a National Crime Agency investigation targeting people smugglers. Two Albanian brothers,
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Coast Guard transfers 6.8 million in seized cocaine, 4 suspected smugglers to federal agents in San Juan, Puerto Rico
The Coast Guard Cutter Venturous (WMEC-625) transferred custody of four suspected smugglers and 246 kilograms of seized cocaine to federal
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US Border Patrol Rescues Twenty-seven Individuals Trapped in Train Cars
Overnight in two separate incidents within four hours of each other, U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Hebbronville Station rescued
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The Spanish Civil Guard dismantles the most active criminal organization in the introduction of cocaine in Europe
The Spanish Civil Guard, in the so-called CETIL operation, has dismantled a major international criminal organization, which is directly responsible
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Polish Border Guards Seize Over 4 tons of Illegal Tobacco
Over 4 tons of illegal tobacco, with an estimated value of almost PLN 2 million, were intercepted by officers from
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One To Watch – 552kg of cocaine found in banana pulp from Brazil
A joint investigation into a shipment of approximately 552 kilograms of cocaine concealed in bags of banana pulp from Brazil
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Twelve more African Migrants Dead, Others Missing off Horn of Africa
Twelve migrants are dead and others are missing after being thrown off a boat by smugglers off the coast of
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Thales launches AirMaster C ultra-compact airborne surveillance radar
The AirMaster C is the latest airborne surveillance radar from Thales and has a 30% lower SWaP (size, weight and
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The challenges of countering human trafficking in the digital era
Modern communication technologies – namely the internet, social media, and mobile applications – have significantly impacted how organised crime groups
Read moreSituation at EU external borders – detections down in September
The number of illegal border crossings at Europe’s external borders fell by 21% in the first nine months of this
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Cocaine cartel shipping from South America busted in Spain and the Netherlands
Europol supported a cross-border investigation, led by the Spanish Civil Guard (Guardia Civil), involving the Dutch Police (Politie) and US
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Lyon Airport Introduces Mona – First Travel Assistant that Uses Facial Recognition Technology
A new system that uses facial recognition permitting the passengers to go through different airport checkpoints, without physical contact, has
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Officers saved migrants from drowning
On 13 October 2020, officers of Border Police Unit Zvornik, found and rescued group of seven migrants who got stuck
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Gulf of Finland Coast Guard District continues RPAS missions on Eastern Gulf of Finland
Gulf of Finland Coast Guard District continues RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) flight missions on Eastern Gulf of Finland. The
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