Security
Geopolitics, IUU fishing, Piracy, Threats
Law enforcement takes down two largest cybercrime forums in the world
A Europol-supported operation, led by German authorities and involving law enforcement from eight countries, has led to the takedown of the two largest cybercrime forums
Law enforcement arrests 365 suspects in global wildlife trafficking case
Nearly 20,000 live animals, all endangered or protected species, have been seized in a global operation against wildlife and forestry trafficking networks, jointly coordinated by
Law enforcement dismantles Chinese human trafficking ring in Spain, Croatia
A sophisticated Chinese criminal network involved in illegal immigration and human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation has been dismantled following a complex cross-border
Philippine Coast Guard blocks drug-trafficking vessel from entering national waters
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced on February 24 that it had successfully prevented a vessel suspected of carrying a
INTERPOL operation nabs 37 terror suspects
An international counter-terrorism operation in East Africa has led to the arrest of 37 suspects and the seizure of both
TT Club applauds UK Parliamentary calls for more resource to tackle freight crime
TT Club, specialist freight transport insurer, has long campaigned for heightening awareness of freight crime and the need for additional
No piracy reported in Asia in 2024 but threat persists
The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) reported
INTERPOL operation dismantles global wildlife trafficking ring
Terrorists exploiting global tensions, says report
Terrorists continue to adapt their methods and narratives to exploit global events, digital technology, and societal vulnerabilities, according to the EU Terrorism Situation and Trend
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 other digital platforms, has been
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
Law enforcement cybercrime operation nets 1,006 suspects
INTERPOL campaign warns against cyber, financial crimes
INTERPOL conducts largest-ever operation against human trafficking
Piracy incidents lowest since 1994 but threats to seafarers remain
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
China has unveiled its inaugural drone carrier in response to heightened tensions and evolving geopolitical dynamics in the Asia-Pacific region. This marks a significant stride
Philippines, allies hold military exercises in disputed South China Sea to uphold freedom of navigation
Australia, Canada, the Philippines, and the U.S., from August 7 to 8, conducted military drills within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, to uphold the right
Heighten security needed to fight piracy, armed robberies
At the industry dialogue organized by ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) on July 5, Krishnaswamy Natarajan, executive director, shared its 2024 mid-year report with key
INTERCARGO condemns deadly attacks on bulk carriers
Following news that a seafarer has died and another has been seriously injured in the latest Houthi attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea
Despite decades of concerted action, wildlife trafficking persists worldwide, says UNODC
The UN Office on Drugs and Crime’s (UNODC) new World Wildlife Crime Report finds that – despite positive signs in reducing trafficking impacts for some
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
Industry groups join forces to combat wildlife trafficking in maritime supply chains
Poll shows most Indonesians think Beijing is responsible for South China Sea tensions
Philippines mulls boosting war readiness through mandatory military training for students
Water cannon: China’s weapon of choice in disputed South China Sea
Transnational organized crime a key global security threat, warns INTERPOL
Philippines wants more volunteers to join coast guard amid tensions in West Philippine Sea
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is urging Filipinos to volunteer with the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) as tensions escalate
Philippines criticizes China for refusal to abide by international law in West Philippine Sea dispute
The Philippines has criticized China for using rhetoric and wordplay to deflect from its continued defiance of international law in
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