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Frontex joins World Customs Organization to target cash and valuables smuggling in Southeast Europe

Frontex joins World Customs Organization to target cash and valuables smuggling in Southeast Europe

2026-07-29

Cash in several currencies and silver jewellery were seized in a pilot operation in Southeast Europe, as Frontex and the World Customs Organization (WCO) joined forces against a lesser-known form of smuggling, the movement of cash and valuables across borders.

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Frontex RFI launch: Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance integration solution

Frontex RFI launch: Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance integration solution

2026-07-27

Frontex invites Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) integration solution providers to participate in the Request for Information (RFI) for a Surveillance Data Storage Service (SDSS). The details are provided in the article.

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Nearly half a tonne of cocaine seized in sea operation co-led by Frontex

Nearly half a tonne of cocaine seized in sea operation co-led by Frontex

2026-07-27

Nearly half a tonne of cocaine, dropped in open water for smaller boats to scoop up before it reached European shores, was seized after 14 countries spent a month targeting drug traffickers at sea in Operation White Sea VI, co-led by Frontex.

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Frontex and Italy complete trial of the largest drones the Agency has yet flown from a patrol ship

Frontex and Italy complete trial of the largest drones the Agency has yet flown from a patrol ship

2026-07-17

Two drones flying day and night from an Italian Coast Guard vessel logged 150 flight hours in under three weeks at sea, streaming live video to crews on board and ashore

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Frontex and Europol strengthen cooperation to fight cross-border crime

Frontex and Europol strengthen cooperation to fight cross-border crime

2026-07-16

Frontex and Europol have signed a new working arrangement to step up the fight against migrant smuggling, human trafficking, terrorism, and other cross-border crime.

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Counterfeit goods worth more than EUR 17 million seized in Frontex-led operation across Europe

Counterfeit goods worth more than EUR 17 million seized in Frontex-led operation across Europe

2026-07-15

Fake medicines, firearms, and stolen vehicles were among more than 1.7 million items intercepted in an operation targeting organised cross-border crime .

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