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Criminal networks exploit legal businesses to strengthen grip on economy, says Europol
According to Europol, the law enforcement agency of the European Union, in its latest report, criminal networks abuse legal business structures to strengthen their power
Alarming increase in freight crime in Italy, says report
The report highlights TT Club, in collaboration with BSI SCREEN and TAPA EMEA, underscores the increasing threat to the Italian supply chain pose chiefly by
Adoption of UN convention against cybercrime amid sharp escalation in attacks
INTERPOL has welcomed the adoption of the United Nations (UN) Convention Against Cybercrime by the UN General Assembly as a significant milestone in the fight
INTERPOL tackles cyber-enabled human trafficking using new approach
An innovative new operation to tackle the emerging trend of human trafficking facilitated by technology, including social media, apps and
Global law enforcement financial crime operation makes record 5,500 arrests, seizures worth US$400 million
A global operation involving law enforcement from 40 countries, territories and regions has ended with the arrest of over 5,500
Law enforcement cybercrime operation nets 1,006 suspects
Authorities across 19 African countries have arrested 1,006 suspects and dismantled 134,089 malicious infrastructures and networks thanks to a joint
INTERPOL campaign warns against cyber, financial crimes
INTERPOL has launched a campaign to raise awareness on the growing threat of cyber and financial crimes against vulnerable individuals
INTERPOL conducts largest-ever operation against human trafficking
INTERPOL has carried out its largest-ever operation against human trafficking and migrant smuggling, across 116 countries and territories. Operation Liberterra II (September 29 to October
Piracy incidents lowest since 1994 but threats to seafarers remain
In the first nine months of 2024, reported incidents of piracy and armed robbery fell to the lowest levels since 1994, according to the latest
TT Club warns container seals are being ignored to the detriment of cargo security
Though not a robust deterrent to determined thieves, the humble seal plays a central role in identifying location, method and often perpetrators of cargo theft.
INTERPOL operations in Southeast Asia net synthetic drugs worth US$1.05 billion
An international operation coordinated by INTERPOL against drug trafficking in Southeast Asia led to record seizures of synthetic drugs valued at some US$1.05 billion. With
China accelerates naval modernization amid rising regional tensions
Philippines-Vietnam start first joint maritime exercises
INTERCARGO condemns deadly attacks on bulk carriers
UNODC launches new action to combat human trafficking
Human trafficking and migrant smuggling are multi-billion-dollar businesses that have changed dramatically in recent years, driven by global challenges such as war, large migration and
Shipping disruptions to continue as Houthis vow to target Israel-bound ships
On May 3, Yahya Saree, the military spokesperson for Iran-backed and Yemen-based Houthis, declared in a televised speech that the group planned to target ships
Loss of purchasing power fuels cargo crime, according to new report
In the recently published Annual Cargo Theft Report 2023, TT Club and BSI SCREEN Intelligence pinpoint high inflation as a primary macroeconomic driver of cargo
Global efforts needed to combat waste trafficking to Southeast Asia, says UNODC
A first-ever mapping of waste trafficking trends from Europe to Southeast Asia has been published in April 2. Produced by the UN Office on Drugs
Industry groups join forces to combat wildlife trafficking in maritime supply chains
Wildlife crime continues to pose a significant threat to biodiversity, local and national economies, as well as national and international security. The illicit trafficking of
Poll shows most Indonesians think Beijing is responsible for South China Sea tensions
Most Indonesians regard China’s presence in the South China Sea as a “threat” and are in favor of forming an alliance with other Southeast Asian nations
Philippines mulls boosting war readiness through mandatory military training for students
Renewed talks on a bill that would reinstate a mandatory Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program in colleges and universities in the Philippines has ignited
Water cannon: China’s weapon of choice in disputed South China Sea
The Philippines accused the Chinese Coast Guard of blocking a Filipino supply boat and damaging it with water cannons on the morning of March 23,
Philippines’ new assertive policy in South China Sea exposes China’s grey zone tactics
Tensions in Red Sea “sky-high”, Houthis vow retaliation
Theft in supply chain: Stronger vigilance needed
Global missiles and missile defense market to reach US$67.9 billion in 2033, new research shows
Unmanned maritime vehicle market to reach over US$3.1 billion by 2033, says new report
Foreign power attempts to map out Philippines, warns military
The Philippine military is investigating a series of alarming developments that suggest possible espionage activities by a foreign power. These
Chinese man, two Filipino accomplices arrested for espionage in Philippines
Philippine authorities arrested a Chinese national and two Filipino accomplices in Makati City on January 17 for allegedly gathering sensitive
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