Frontex initiates first-line border checks outside EU Frontex initiates first-line border checks outside EU 2023-10-17 Frontex marked a significant milestone in international border cooperation as the agency’s officers, for the first time, carried out first-line border checks at a border outside the European Union. Read more
38 arrests in action against agricultural labour exploitation 38 arrests in action against agricultural labour exploitation 2023-10-16 Europe-wide operation identifies 1 583 workers affected by labour exploitation, including 353 possible human trafficking victims. Read more
Arrivals in the Central Mediterranean slow in September Arrivals in the Central Mediterranean slow in September 2023-10-13 The number of detections of irregular border crossings at EU’s external borders rose by 17% in the first nine months of 2023 to 279 350, the highest total for the period since 2016, according to preliminary calculations. Read more
Training for cross-border crime detection Training for cross-border crime detection 2023-10-04 There are two things that help border guards attain a high level of professionalism – specialist knowledge and instinct. For cross-border crime detection officers at Frontex, these two elements are perfectly aligned through their training. Read more
Frontex leads innovation to secure EU borders against low-flying threats Frontex leads innovation to secure EU borders against low-flying threats 2023-09-28 Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, is at the forefront of addressing the emerging challenge of low-flying object (LFO) detection at EU borders. The increasing prevalence of drones and other LFOs, used for illicit activities such as intelligence gathering and cross-border crime, necessitates advanced countermeasures to ensure the security of European borders. Read more
Beat the gun: The high stakes battle to break the chain of firearms smuggling Beat the gun: The high stakes battle to break the chain of firearms smuggling 2023-09-22 Firearms are not only a commodity, but they are also a tool for criminals. It is no longer only drug traffickers, who try to protect their valuable contraband, but also other perpetrators who are arming up. Read more