Tag Archives: smuggling

New Research Exposes Over £3.77 Billion in Government Contracts to Private Companies for Border Security and Small Boat Crossings

(IN BRIEF) A new study reveals that since 2015, the UK government has awarded over £3.77 billion in contracts to private companies managing border security and small boat crossings in the English Channel. While much focus is placed on illegal … Read the full press release

University of Bristol: New maritime security toolkit aims to present a new model for capacity building and governance of our seas

BRISTOL, 27-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — International policy makers, coastguard, navies and shipping companies can now access comprehensive advice and guidance to making the world’s oceans safe from piracy and smuggling. Endorsed at its launch by the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative … Read the full press release

Cassidian completed the integrated security system for the protection of Tanger Med harbour in northern Morocco

To combat illegal immigration, terrorist attacs and smuggling Biggest port in Africa and the Mediterranean Sea 13-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian has completed the integrated security system for the protection of Tanger Med harbour in northern Morocco. The Integrated MARitime SECurity … Read the full press release

EC adopts package to step up its fight against illicit tobacco trade

See also MEMO/13/509 Brussels, 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the European Commission has adopted a comprehensive package to step up its fight against illicit tobacco trade, especially cigarette smuggling. The illicit tobacco trade is a global threat depriving Member States and the EU of … Read the full press release