UNODC Border Management Branch

The UNODC Border Management Branch (BMB) provides targeted technical assistance to Member States along the full criminal justice chain.

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

🌍 Get a glimpse of @UNODC_MCP's priorities to ensure a full-fledged criminal justice response to maritime crimes.
#BorderManagement

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_BMB has launched a Training of Trainers programme, funded by @DKinSomalia, for women maritime professionals from Somalia 🇸🇴. The course is turning skills into leadership, preparing women to teach, mentor and inspire others across Somalia’s maritime sector.

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

Attending the @OurOceanOOC in Mombasa?

Join @UNODC, @IUCN & partners for a technical dialogue on how implementation of the #BBNJ Agreement, tackling IUU fishing, and strengthening maritime security can work together to protect our ocean.

📅 17 June 2026
⏰ 08:00–09:00

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP with the support of @StateDept, launched a Maritime Interdiction (VBSS) course with a focus on countering CBRN trafficking. The training, being held in Lebanon, will increase operational readiness and inter- agency cooperation of LAF Navy and Internal Security Forces.

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP with the support of @StateDept, launched a Maritime Interdiction (VBSS) course with a focus on countering CBRN trafficking. The training, being held in Lebanon, will increase operational readiness and inter- agency cooperation of LAF Navy and Internal Security Forces.

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

Strengthening maritime governance in the Indian Ocean, @UNODC_MCP, RCMS & Max Planck Foundation launched Int'l Law of the Sea training in 🇱🇰 to build capacities of regional practitioners 🇧🇩🇮🇳🇲🇻🇱🇰to tackle maritime crime. Funded by @StateINL & @Dutch_MFA #UNCLOS #BorderManagement

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP successfully concluded VBSS Operations & Use of Specialized Equipment Course in 🇧🇩
16 #BCG 👮‍♂️ strengthened skills in crime scene preservation, maritime surveillance, vessel search & detection, and VBSS boarding operations.
Funded by @StateINL

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP delivered 2⃣ MDA trainings in 🇧🇩 to support the development of national IFC! Outcomes are-
🔹 Promoted regional cooperation and information fusion
🔹 Enhanced maritime information sharing
🔹 Improved intelligence and decision-making processes
Funded by @StateINL

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP délivre 1e formation permettant aux #praticiens judiciaires congolais d’acquérir des méthodes & outils nécessaires à la conduite d’enquêtes maritimes et à l’analyse des incidents visant à renforcer la sécurité en mer, financé par #EUSafeSeasforAfrica #BorderManagement

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

International Cooperation in Criminal Matters training commenced today in Fiji 🇫🇯. Delivered by @UNODC_MCP w/ support from @StateINL 🇺🇸. The training focuses on regional & intl. mutual legal assistance mechanisms & attended by State Prosecutors and MLE enforcement personnel.

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

🌊 Are you attending @OurOceanOOC in Kenya this week?
Join @UNODC & partners on 17 June at 13:00 in the Simba Room for a discussion on strengthening the link between maritime security and ocean conservation by addressing crimes that affect the marine environment.

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC-MCP en partenariat avec #ISMI renforce les capacités régionales des acteurs #AEM sur la sûreté & la sécurité 🌊 afin de prévenir & combattre la criminalité 🌊 sous toutes ses formes dans le #GoG grâce au projet "SafeSeas for Africa", financé par l’UE.
#BorderManagement

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP has completed Boat Operations Training for 🇹🇬 MLE officers as part of support to improve maritime operations capacities in #GoG. Funded by @ItalyMFA @UNODC_WCAfrica

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

🚨Organized Crime doesn't work in silos - and neither do we.

This account will soon be UNODC Border Management, showcasing integrated updates on:

🔷Maritime Crime
🔷Passenger and Cargo Control
🔷Criminal Network Disruption

[U.S. Embassy Suva @USEmbassySuva]

Supporting Fiji’s efforts to strengthen control over its maritime domain improves law enforcement and prosecutor cooperation. Safer seas benefit the United States, Fiji, and all who call the Pacific their home.

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

Fin de l’atelier de présentation du rapport d’évaluation du cadre juridique de lutte contre le trafic de drogues/armes au 🇨🇲 coordonné par @UNODC_MCP et les #AEM, pour une meilleure organisation de la répression de la #CriMar, financé par l’UE via le projet #SafeSeas for Africa »

[UNODC for Middle East & North Africa @UNODC_ROMENA]

▶️شاهدوا كيف يعمل مكتب الأمم المتحدة المعني بالمخدرات والجريمة، بالتعاون مع المنظمة البحرية الدولية والإنتربول، على دعم خفر السواحل اليمني من خلال تدريبات متخصصة، وتعزيز قدرات الاتصالات البحرية، إلى جانب اجتماعات تنسيقية لتعزيز التعاون المشترك.

يأتي هذا الدعم في إطار البرنامج الإقليمي المشترك للاتحاد الأوروبي لأمن الملاحة البحرية في البحر الأحمر، والمموّل من الاتحاد الأوروبي 🇪🇺 @EUinYemen
@UNinYE

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP conducted patrol boat maintenance training for the Yemeni Coast Guard, strengthening officer's skills in vessel repair and maintenance to support operational readiness and maritime security at sea. Funded by 🇪🇺 @EUinYemen

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

See how @UNODC_MCP, alongside @IMOHQ and @INTERPOL_HQ , is supporting the Yemeni Coast Guard through boarding and search training, maritime communications, and cooperation meetings under the Joint EU Regional Programme on Maritime Security in the Red Sea. Funded by 🇪🇺 @EUinYemen

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP training on investigating & prosecuting maritime crime cases commenced today in Fiji 🇫🇯. 20 State Prosecutors & maritime law enforcement personnel are strengthening skills on maritime evidence collection, maritime jurisdiction & case preparation. Supported by @StateINL

[UNODC Border Management Branch @UNODC_BMB]

@UNODC_MCP delivered MDA integration training in 🇲🇻, strengthening information‑sharing, coordination & joint maritime responses among @MNDF_Official, @PoliceMv & @CustomsMv 📡🔗 enhancing detection of maritime threats and criminal activity at 🌊

Supported by 🇺🇸 @StateINL 🤝