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Record arrivals on Western African route in October

Record arrivals on Western African route in October

2023-11-15

The number of detections of irregular border crossings at EU’s external borders rose by 18% in the first ten months of 2023 to nearly 331 600, the highest total for the period since 2015, according to preliminary calculations.

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505 stolen cars, 2 000 vehicle parts seized in Frontex-led operation

505 stolen cars, 2 000 vehicle parts seized in Frontex-led operation

2023-11-03

Operation Mobile 6 took place on 9-20 October at the EU’s external land boarders, as well as at the borders in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.

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A glimpse into the lives of Frontex return specialists

A glimpse into the lives of Frontex return specialists

2023-10-31

Frontex Return Specialists work in close coordination with Member States in the pre-return phase to facilitate these return procedures, ensuring they are conducted efficiently and in full compliance with fundamental rights.

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Security research: Where do we go from here?

Security research: Where do we go from here?

2023-10-27

Law enforcement bodies around the globe are facing a changing world, bringing both opportunities and challenges that require rethinking the capabilities needed to perform their missions. Policymakers, experts, industry and government representatives gathered this week in Brussels for a security research event organised by the European Commission to discuss current and upcoming challenges in Europe.

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Eyes in the sky: Monitoring the Mediterranean

Eyes in the sky: Monitoring the Mediterranean

2023-10-20

Aerial surveillance is essential for preventing and detecting irregular migration, as well as tackling cross-border crimes. A crew from Frontex, originating from Denmark, is stationed in Sicily to assist with border control at the EU’s external borders.

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Borders against human trafficking

Borders against human trafficking

2023-10-18

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people fall prey to human traffickers. This crime is difficult to track but there are points of vital importance for identifying the victims and exposing the perpetrators – the borders are one of them. On the occasion of the EU Anti-Trafficking Day, Frontex wishes to remind all travellers: border guards are trained to help you.

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