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    More than 156 tonnes of drugs seized and dozens of criminal networks dismantled in a global operation co-led by Frontex

    More than 156 tonnes of drugs seized and dozens of criminal networks dismantled in a global operation co-led by Frontex 2026-09-23

    More than 156 tonnes of drugs were seized and over 490 people arrested in an international operation that dismantled dozens of criminal networks moving cocaine and other illicit goods across the Atlantic. Operation ATLAS NEXUS was co-led by Frontex. It is the largest joint operation against organised crime carried out to date between Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean.

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    Frontex: Irregular border crossings into the EU down 1/3 in first 8 months of 2026

    Frontex: Irregular border crossings into the EU down 1/3 in first 8 months of 2026 2026-09-11

    The number of irregular border crossings into the European Union continued to fall in the first eight months of 2026, with detections down by 35% compared with the same period last year. Nearly 75 000 crossings were recorded, according to preliminary data collected by Frontex. The decline on nearly all of the major migratory routes reflects sustained cooperation with partner countries and preventive measures in key departure states, which continue to reduce the number of boats setting out towards Europe.

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