The Next Generation of Explosives Trace Detection is Here
The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has always placed a special focus on aviation security. That’s one of the reasons
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Features
Tackling the illegal narcotics trade
By Bill Kotowski, Sales Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific The opioid crisis continues to worsen, fueled by the rise of
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Safety at Sea: Preventing Maritime Crimes on the Somali Coastline
Following a consistent reduction of pirate assaults along the coastline of Somalia, the nation is now battling to eradicate its
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What is the OSCE Self-Assessment Tool and How Can it be Used?
by Inesa Nicaolescu, Border Security Adviser, Organization for Security & Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) For the purposes of this article,
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The Role of Electronic Travel Authorizations
Expert Opinion by Dr Steven McLauchlan – Senior Product Manager, Border Management at SITA Transforming your visa operations is the
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Technology: Mobile Port Security Systems
By Tony Kingham, Editor, Border Security Report Worldwide, there are around 55,000 merchant ships trading internationally and thousands of freight
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Inter-Agency collaboration to Combat illicit trafficking at ports in Madagascar
The UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme contributes to Sustainable Development Goals 14, 16 and 17 by supporting member states in
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Conflict in Ukraine: Key Evidence on Risks of Trafficking in Person and Smuggling of Migrants
The latest report from the UNODC inside a conflict-affected country, the vulnerabilities to trafficking of girls, boys, women and men
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Border Security; Taking a Bold Step in Africa
By Martin Igwe, The Director Media & Advocacy, West African Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA Nigeria) As a young
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Together for a Sustainable Eco-future
by Prof. Zhiqiang Chen According to UNEP-Interpol joint report1, Wildlife trafficking is estimated to be worth between US$7 and US$23
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The Future of Drones – Beyond Visual Line of Sight
By Mark Andrews, Soliton Systems, Live Streaming Consultant As drones become almost ubiquitous in their usage for law enforcement and
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Travel the world contactless with seamless travel
By Corinna Schindler, Global Vice President Business Line Verification at Veridos. Travel and mobility are key factors in our fast-paced
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Borders and cyber-threats: how safe are we?
By Petros Chatzis, Specialist – Border Management and Dr Eliana Stavrou, Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity and Course Leader of MSC
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Wildlife Trafficking – A monumental task where networks are key
By Azzedine Downes, President and CEO of the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). Responsibilities are heaped upon us in
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Application of API and PNR security systems by using travel information
An abstract of a research report conducted by by Rovshan NamazovHead of Division at the State Customs Committee of the
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Dismantled one of the most active criminal organizations in Europe dedicated to the introduction of cocaine from South America
Agents of the Spanish National Police, in a joint operation with EUROPOL and the police authorities of Germany, Austria, Belgium
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Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks Arising from Migrant Smuggling
The latest FATF Report focuses on the financial component of migrant smuggling: the nature of the money laundering and terrorist
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Maritime Passenger Targeting
By Manu Niinioja, Law Enforcement Expert, WCC Group A drug unit has been investigating organised crime groups smuggling drugs from
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