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Frontex and customs – working together for the safety and security of EU’s borders

2018-11-16

When coming back home from a holiday or business trip, you will often notice border guards and customs officers working side-by-side at Europe’s external borders. Their cooperation is key to combatting cross-border crimes such as drug and weapon smuggling and protect internal security of all EU Member States.

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Document fraud is a key challenge in border control. Frontex is on the case

2018-04-26

With EU Member States reporting thousands of cases of document fraud every year, this crime remains one of the biggest challenges for European border guards. Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, has been active in assisting EU Member States to track down document fraud. Earlier this year it established the Centre of Excellence for Combatting Document Fraud to fulfil the agency’s expanded role in combatting cross border crime.

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Editorial by Frontex Executive Director on the challenges of border protection

2018-04-18

In an editorial published by EURACTIV, Executive Director Fabrice Leggeri sets out the challenges facing Frontex, European Border and Coast Guard Agency, in safeguarding Europe’s external borders. He highlights the agency’s role in upholding freedom of movement within the EU, while ensuring the needs of people seeking international protection.

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Frontex Analysis: Countering trafficking in human beings at EU’s borders

2018-03-27

Trafficking in human beings is one of the most profitable forms of organised crime, generating billions of euros for traffickers every year. Most of the victims of human trafficking in the EU come from Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly from countries in West Africa. They are mainly from poor areas with high levels of unemployment and illiteracy.

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