NEWS: EU strikes deal with five Latin American countries to combat international drug gangs

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  Fight against terrorism and violent extremism: Council approves conclusions on reinforcing external-internal links

  European Council

  December 16, 2024

  Today, the Council approved conclusions aimed at enhancing efforts to  address terrorism and violent extremism. Together with the Council conclusions on 'future priorities for strengthening the joint counterterrorism efforts of the EU and its member states' approved last week, today’s conclusions prove the EU’s resolve to cooperate with partner countries and to protect EU citizens.

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  Website Alert – Fraudulent website related to Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd.

  HKMA

  December 16, 2024

  The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. relating to a fraudulent website, which has been reported to the HKMA.  A hyperlink to the press release is available on the HKMA website.

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  AFP and international partners seize more than 39 tonnes of illicit drugs

  Australia Federal Police

  December 16, 2024

  The AFP has helped prevent more than 39 tonnes of illicit drugs being trafficked throughout the world, including more than 4.2 tonnes in Pacific Island nations, during the past financial year. Joint operations and investigations by the AFP and its international law enforcement partners during the 2023-24 financial year have led to billions of dollars' worth of illicit drugs being seized – including cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine – which were directly or indirectly prevented from infiltrating Australian communities.