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Joined Apr 2022
RT @EU_FPI: Thanks to #EUForeignPolicy support @Frontex opened a Risk Analysis Cell in Lomé 🇹🇬. Run by local analysts, the cell will help collect & analyse📊data on cross-border crime.
More info 🔗https://t.co/1itKUfD1Z9
@giacomo_zando @LudekStavinoha @Balkanizator @GPDP_IT @EU_EDPS @privacyint @futureofprivacy @laquadrature @HermesCenter @PICUM_post @EvensFoundation #Frontex processes data on criminal networks to help national authorities fight cross-border crime and protect potential victims. We do not share personal data of migrants. The project is not yet in place & we are redrafting it to fully align w/EU regulations on data protection
@Balkanizator We process data on criminal networks to help national authorities fight cross-border crime and protect potential victims. We do not share personal data of migrants. The project is not yet in place & we are redrafting it to fully align w/EU regulations on data protection
Deputy Executive Director Lars Gerdes meets #Frontex forced-return escort and support officers at Frankfurt airport. They assist host member states when they escort persons who have received a return decision from national authorities & identify vulnerable groups
Fighting cross-border crime is one of the top goals of #Frontex: Within a week, our officers helped seize 48 000 pieces of smuggled cigarettes, 25 kg of drugs, 5 falsified documents & 2 high-value stolen cars
RT @Europol: 🚨 39 arrests in cross-border operation against migrant smuggling in small boats across English Channel.
Authorities in 🇧🇪🇫🇷🇩🇪🇳🇱🇬🇧, supported by Europol & @Eurojust, dismantled a criminal network suspected of smuggling up to 10,000 migrants.
➡️ https://www.europol.europa.eu/media-press/newsroom/news/39-arrests-in-cross-border-operation-against-migrant-smuggling-in-small-boats-across-english-channel #EMPACT
The massive numbers of people fleeing the war in Ukraine puts the people in danger of being abused by criminal groups, with unaccompanied children particularly at risk. Here is what we do to fight trafficking in human beings #EMPACT #EUagainstTHB
RT @EMSA_EU: Working together with @EFCA_EU and @Frontex to serve national authorities in a wide range of coast guard functions to increase safety and security at sea.
#EUcoastguard #cooperation #womenatthehelm
#Frontex opens Risk Analysis Cell in Lomé with Minister of Security and Civil Protection and @AmbUETogo. Run by local analysts, the cell will help collect and analyse data on cross-border crime #AFIC
#EUForeignPolicy
https://frontex.europa.eu/media-centre/news/news-release/frontex-opens-risk-analysis-cell-in-lome-CSk4Pf
Trafficking in human beings is a heinous crime that often takes place across borders. #Frontex led an international action to fight this crime with 33 countries and more than 22 000 law enforcement officers
#EUagainstTHB #EMPACT
https://europa.eu/!wvDyHw
📢There are thousands of people around the world who have fallen victim to trafficking in human beings.
#Frontex teamed up with 33 countries, @Europol @INTERPOL_HQ @Eurojust to crack down on the crime of THB, especially in children
https://europa.eu/!wvDyHw
RT @YlvaJohansson: My opening speech at #EPlenary debate today on tragedy that took place at #Melilla border crossing.
Last week, a #Frontex✈️operating for operation Themis in Italy spotted an overcrowded fishing boat with 501 people on board. Right away, we informed 🇮🇹authorities who launched a search and rescue operation. All migrants were safely disembarked in 🇮🇹 https://www.facebook.com/frontex/posts/pfbid02uircCXY2q8LCFMMaiejYxyamEYLoK23FoZH1mTmwmAX4gZhCY4v4FrMmkZpVR4jtl
The #Frontex Management Board decided last week that Aija Kalnaja will serve as Executive Director ad interim of the agency as of 1 July. She will continue leading Frontex with the support of Deputy Executive Directors Uku Sarekanno and Lars Gerdes https://frontex.europa.eu/media-centre/news/news-release/frontex-management-board-selects-interim-executive-director-7xkc1H
Meet the crew of a Portuguese coast guard vessel deployed to Operation Themis in Italy 🇵🇹 🇮🇹 🇪🇺
The 20-strong crew arrived in Italy in March to begin their 4-month deployment, helping 🇮🇹 authorities patrol the Mediterranean and respond to incidents at 🌊 https://www.facebook.com/frontex/posts/pfbid02Kn1vS4pA2Dy2Pndnuau8vyYutZaCVjEMiV5ZqKZpzTdyDMBZyQrVxFEapv6gPgSql
We condemn the horrific attack in Copenhagen, Denmark. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families in this difficult time
EST-RU border: Dep. Exec. Dir. Lars Gerdes joins the #StandingCorps officers for a patrol. He also met with 🇪🇪 police & border guard representatives - #Frontex officers support 🇪🇪 as part of our land operation Terra with border management & fighting crime. Next stop: Lithuania
The Frontex team working at Romania's border with Moldova wishes you a wonderful weekend! 🇷🇴 ☀️
#Frontex currently deploys 245 officers in Romania to support the local authorities with border management tasks
Cristian is coordinating a #Frontex team at 🇲🇩-🇺🇦 border: We’ve arrived in the first days after the invasion of 🇺🇦. Most people coming in were women and children, some all by themselves. One of our main goals is to help fight trafficking in human beings“ ➡️https://www.facebook.com/frontex/posts/pfbid0gxX7tvXbVEQwhgDq2RZZzpWkXtP4Af4ohyE6ZY4G8xTHBWsQeWViqw5dGeGV4vDLl
Gun smuggling is a crime affecting law enforcement officers around the world. We have published a new international version of the #Frontex handbook on firearms to help authorities fight against this crime and protect citizens #EMPACT
➡️https://frontex.europa.eu/media-centre/news/news-release/frontex-supports-european-and-international-authorities-combat-firearms-smuggling-l77YGr
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Joined Apr 2022
