US CBP Officers seize fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at El Paso area ports of entry intercepted a combined 291 pounds of
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Author: Tony Kingham
15 arrested for arranging sham marriages in Cyprus
On 29 January, Europol’s Operational Task Force (OTF) Limassol carried out an action day led by Cyprus, involving Latvia and
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US CBP San Diego Field Office hits trifecta of seizures: narcotics, weapon, currency
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers within the San Diego Field Office seized $2.4 million worth of narcotics, a weapon
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Frontex and Europol forge closer cooperation
Frontex and Europol took another step towards strengthening the cooperation between the two agencies. Frontex’s Executive Director Hans Leijtens and
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Amadeus expands in biometrics with acquisition of Vision-Box
Amadeus has announced it is acquiring Vision-Box, a leading provider of biometric solutions for airports, airlines, and border control customers.
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Europol supports EMPACT action week at 61 airports across 36 countries worldwide
Europol supported a Spanish-led action week targeting drug trafficking via airports, which focused on checks of passenger and cargo traffic
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US CBP intercepts counterfeit jewellery
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Louisville seized two shipments containing at total of 3,301
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US CBP canine sniffs out 38 pounds of deadly fentanyl hidden in spare tire
San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents seized more than 38 pounds of fentanyl during a vehicle stop on Interstate 5
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Smiths Detection to support development new vapour screening technology for Maritime Customs Border Control
Smiths Detection has announced that it has been selected to take part in a EU Horizon programme to develop a
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15 arrested in intercontinental crackdown against Nigerian crime syndicates
Between 7 and 9 December 2023, Europol coordinated a massive international operation targeting Nigerian criminal networks active in the EU
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US CBP officers seized a sizable amount of Tramadol at World Trade Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized a significant amount
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US CBP Officers stop multiple fentanyl and methamphetamine internally concealed body carriers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Paso Del Norte border crossing encountered individuals attempting to smuggle fentanyl
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New report: Heroin and other opioids pose substantial threat to health and security in Europe
What are the latest changes in the EU opioids market? How are global geopolitical developments impacting supply? Are heroin trafficking
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K-9 sniffs out 250k worth of Liquid Methamphetamine in a truck’s gas tank
El Centro Sector US CBP agents arrested a 39-year-old male for attempting to smuggle liquid methamphetamine on Saturday evening. On
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Nineteen foreign citizens, illegally entering Romania detected by the border police using drones
Border police officers using land and aerial surveillance means, such as drones (UAVs) equipped with optoelectronic systems with night vision,
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US CBP officers seized cache of weapons headed for Mexico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers performing outbound enforcement operations at the Area Port of Douglas, Arizona (RHC), seized
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Approximately 2 kilograms of drugs found as a result of searches carried out
On Friday, January 19, 2024, border police forces, accompanied by 3 canine teams (one anti-drug dog and two intervention dogs),
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US CBP officers seized a sizable amount of Tramadol at World Trade Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized a significant amount
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