Fortify Project

[Fortify Project @FortifyEU]

Strong collaboration between Slovak authorities, @OSCE , @Frontex , 𝗘𝗨𝗔𝗠-𝗨𝗞𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘 & 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗬 (led by @evoluxer & @guardiacivil ). Together, advancing operational excellence for a safer Europe 🇪🇺
#FORTIFY #EMPACT #LawEnforcement

[Fortify Project @FortifyEU]

🇪🇺 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗬 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝟵 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 to combat firearms & explosives trafficking across Europe. A specialised workshop under 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗙𝗜-𝗫 OAP 5.4 took place in 🇸🇰 Slovakia, gathering LEAs & K9 units.
#FORTIFY #EMPACT

[Fortify Project @FortifyEU]

🇪🇺 Strengthening operational cooperation to counter #FirearmsTrafficking Within the #EMPACT Firearms Priority, the Albanian State Police hosted a high-level meeting with the @FortifyEU . A key step towards enhanced regional coordination ahead of #JADSEE 2026.

[Fortify Project @FortifyEU]

@Europol The new 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗢𝗔𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 sets the path to tackle firearms trafficking in the EU. #𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗬 contributes by strengthening preparedness & cooperation among LEAs.
#InternalSecurity #EMPACT #FORTIFY

[Fortify Project @FortifyEU]

🇪🇺On 5–6 Feb 2026, the #𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗙𝗜𝗫 Kick-off took place at @Europol HQ, launching the new 𝗢𝗔𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 to tackle firearms trafficking across Europe. #𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗬, co-funded by the EU, supports these efforts. #EMPACT #Firearms #EUFunded

[Fortify Project @FortifyEU]

@Europol #𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗬, co-funded by 🇪🇺, supports the implementation of 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 objectives by enhancing operational cooperation & information exchange to prevent illicit firearms trafficking. #OrganisedCrime #EUProjects #LawEnforcement

[Fortify Project @FortifyEU]

In this context, the 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐘 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 supports Ukraine in preventing and combating illegal firearms trafficking through cooperation and knowledge exchange.
#FortifyProject #ISF #EUFUNDS

[Fortify Project @FortifyEU]

𝐊𝐲𝐢𝐯 hosted the 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 on combating the illicit trafficking of weapons, ammunition and explosives, bringing together over 100 national and international experts. #FIREARMS #EMPACT
https://t.co/WTZvijhLJz

[Fortify Project @FortifyEU]

Co-organised by EUAM Ukraine, OSCE and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, the conference reinforced coordination and EU-aligned approaches to counter illegal firearms trafficking.

[Fortify Project @FortifyEU]

Participants highlighted the urgent need to strengthen legislation, inter-agency cooperation and long-term strategies to address illicit arms trafficking amid ongoing security challenges.
#Security #FIREARMS

[Fortify Project @FortifyEU]

🇪🇺Deep appreciation to our Albanian partners for their steadfast commitment within the 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐘 Project.
The technological equipment delivered, funded by the @EU_Commission #ISF, will reinforce operational readiness and improve regional security. #EMPACT #ISF

[Fortify Project @FortifyEU]

#Milestone for the #𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐘Project: official handover of technological equipment for the new Operational Center in Tirana. Funded by the @EU_Commission under the ISF, this contribution strengthens regional capacity to counter illegal firearms trafficking. #ISF #EMPACT

[Fortify Project @FortifyEU]

🇪🇺🐕The #K9Workshop supported by #FORTIFY convened #lawenforcement authorities and international partners to reinforce operational capacities and promote the exchange of #bestpractices. Our appreciation goes to all participating agencies for their professionalism and dedication.

[Fortify Project @FortifyEU]

🐕🇪🇺 @FortifyEU supports #K9Workshop in #Slovakia
From 2–7 Nov, in Michalovce & Kaluža, organised by the Slovak Police within EMPACT Firearms. #K9 teams from across #Europe strengthened #cooperation and exchanged #expertise in detecting #firearms & #explosives.

[Fortify Project @FortifyEU]

The @EUCouncil has adopted its strategic crime-fighting priorities for the 2026–2029 #EMPACT cycle, officially naming #firearms and #explosives #trafficking as one of the seven #major #security #threats for the years ahead.

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

Today, the EU has set the crime-fighting priorities for 2026-2029, tackling serious and organised crime through the #EMPACT framework.

• Combating online crime
• Fighting drug trafficking & migrant smuggling

What are the other priorities? 👇

[Fortify Project @FortifyEU]

The #Council of the #EuropeanUnion has adopted its priorities for combating serious and organised crime for the 2026–2029 hashtag#EMPACT cycle:#firearms and #explosives #trafficking as one of the seven #key #threats to address in the coming years. https://t.co/VeG5Jw1P1c

[Guardia Civil @guardiacivil]

El cibercrimen no conoce fronteras y la @Guardiacivil, junto a agentes de policía de 15 países desarrolla actividades de ciberpatrullaje online enfocadas al tráfico ilícito online de armas, sus componentes principales, munición y pirotecnia dentro del marco de la de la plataforma EMPACT de Armas de Fuego con el apoyo de @EUROPOL y de la Fiscalía de Criminalidad Informática.

[Fortify Project @FortifyEU]

#Criminal #Police Services from Southeast and East Europe Jointly Address Rising Risks of #Blank-#Firing #Weapon #Misuse @SEESAC
https://t.co/rDpS8vx2Mp