INTERPOL and UNODC enhancing maritime and land security in the Gulf of Guinea
Channel: INTERPOL
Date: 2020-02-18

INTERPOL’s Project AGWE is dedicated to supporting law enforcement agencies in Benin, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Togo in the investigation of maritime crime incidents including piracy and acts of robbery at sea.
The Project provides training, mentorship and equipment to all beneficiary countries to enhance their capacities to effectively collect and preserve evidence to investigate maritime crimes.
Regional workshops have been designed to enable the development of common standards and practices across beneficiary countries, build a network of specialized officers in the region, and facilitate the exchange of information. Officers who are the recipients of the training are also closely supported and advised by a Project Mentor based in INTERPOL’s
Regional Bureau in Abidjan.