With drugs flowing through the continent’s ports in vast quantities, the European Commission has decided to create the European Ports Alliance bringing together all relevant public and private actors in the fight against drugs smuggling and criminal infiltration of logistics hubs. It mobilises member states, local authorities, law enforcement authorities including customs, EU agencies, and private actors operating in the ports with the aim of strengthening risk management and implementing more targeted and effective controls in ports including through funding state-of-the-art equipment that can help customs authorities scan containers and other means of transport and strengthening law enforcement operations in ports.
