Loss Prevention Advice
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In its latest news report, INTERPOL highlights the continued growth and increasing sophistication of cocaine trafficking into Europe, underscoring the adaptability and resilience of organized criminal networks.
According to the “Diversification in Maritime Cocaine Trafficking Modi Operandi” report, criminal networks have demonstrated their capacity to rapidly adjust operations, fragmenting routes and adopting complex, covert trafficking methods. The publication also highlights the use of semi-submersibles and other non-commercial vessels, as well as the incorporation of cocaine into various carrier materials before shipment to Europe.
We know that these groups are increasingly diversifying their methods, using smaller vessels, at-sea transfers, and clever concealment techniques to evade detection. Our response must be equally dynamic and coordinated
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Over the past week, 27 January-2 February, two CAT 3 incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia have been reported.
One incident occurred onboard a RoRo cargo ship while at anchor in waters off Bauan Batangas, Philippines on 22 January 2026. The other incident occurred onboard a container ship while at anchor in Manila Bay Anchorage, Philippines on 26 January 2026. The crew were not injured in both incidents. Some unsecured items were
stolen in one of the incidents.
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On 3 February, an incident, which occurred 16 nautical miles north of Oman within the inbound Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the report, the vessel was hailed via VHF radio by several small armed boats. The ship ignored the request to stop and continued along its planned route.
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On 3 February, an incident, which occurred 16 nautical miles north of Oman within the inbound Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the report, the vessel was hailed via VHF radio by several small armed boats. The ship ignored the request to stop and continued along its planned route.