Australia and Kenya actively collaborate on counter-terrorism and piracy. In September 2013, an Australian was among the 67 people killed at the Westgate Mall terrorist attack in Nairobi, Kenya. In January 2019, an Australian was caught up in a terrorist attack in a hotel and office complex in Nairobi. Both these attacks were carried out by Somali militant Islamist groups. The response from Australia and Kenya reflected their strategic national interests to counter terrorism and violent extremism globally. It is also in Australia's commercial and national interest to protect their mining industry, companies and Australian nationals operating in Kenya from the threat of terrorist attacks. Australia's 2015 national security report on their counter terrorism strategy states that:When an international terrorist incident affects Australian citizens or interests, the Commonwealth Government is responsible for coordinating Australia's response. Consular assistance will be provided to victims and their families. If asked by the government of an affected country, Australian governments may also assist in responding to an overseas terrorist attack, such as providing medical, police, intelligence or forensic assistance.The Australian Navy and Military have partnered with Kenya to assist with patrols of the Indian Ocean and military training. In April 2014, the Australian Navy intercepted a drug haul off the coast of Kenya and seized one tonne of heroin valued at AU$290 million. Drug smuggling in the Indian Ocean often profit terrorists organisations and Australia and Kenya are committed to the international operation of intercepting smuggling boats as part of their national policies against terrorism.