Law Enforcement
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Greenpeace Russian tanker activists held in Netherlands
Dutch police have boarded a ship belonging to the Greenpeace campaign group and arrested 30 activists who were trying to block a Russian oil tanker from docking in Rotterdam. Greenpeace […]
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Suspected Migrant Smuggler Shot
A man believed to be a migrant smuggler was shot dead by Greek coast guard officials on Tuesday as they tried to intercept him on his speedboat heading towards neighboring […]
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US sailor shot dead at Naval Station
A US sailor has been shot dead on board a destroyer docked at a Virginia naval base by a gunman who was then killed by security forces. US sailor shot […]
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Eleven held over ‘human smuggling’
Eleven people are in custody in the Netherlands as part of a “human smuggling” investigation after two people reportedly jumped from a North Sea ferry. Stena ferry ‘jump’: Eleven held […]
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Narcotic seizure
Two warships operating under Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) have worked together to seize and destroy 1951 kilograms of cannabis resin from an illegal narcotics smuggler in the Arabian Sea. CMF […]
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Panama to release 32 crew members
Panama has ordered the release of 32 crew members of a North Korean ship seized six months ago in the Panama Canal, carrying Cuban weapons. Panama to release 32 crew […]
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NATO military priorities for 2014
NATO Chiefs of Defence discussion on activities in the maritime domain noted the Alliance’s important role in respect of countering terrorism, piracy and emerging global threats. NATO Chiefs of Defence […]
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Colombia blocks Drummond coal loading
Colombia has ordered US-based coal producer Drummond to stop loading coal in Colombian ports until the company complies with new environmental rules. Colombia blocks Drummond coal loading after rule breach […]
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Patrol boat fleet is over worked
Australian Navy ships face a 3000km journey simply to get to work. The navy’s patrol boat fleet is over worked and under maintained according to a new report EVERY time […]
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Chinese frigate approaches
Minister of Defence Fotis Fotiou confirmed on Thursday that Limassol harbour is ready to welcome a Chinese frigate Chinese frigate approaches NICOSIA – Minister of Defence Fotis Fotiou confirmed on […]
