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Dushanthi Fernando retweeted
Maritime crime, incl. drug, firearms and human trafficking, piracy, illegal fishing and pollution, threatens security, ecosystems and coastal livelihoods.
UNODC supports countries in detecting, investigating and prosecuting these crimes, strengthening justice at sea.
Dushanthi Fernando retweeted
🇱🇰 I Congratulations to @CustomsSL and partner agencies on the seizure of 472 kg of crystal methamphetamine at the Port of Colombo, valued at nearly USD 24.5 million.
@UNODC #BMB is proud to support these frontline officers, with funding from @StateINL. 🇺🇸
Dushanthi Fernando retweeted
@UNODC_BMB is boosting operational readiness in Aden, where 16 Yemen Coast Guard personnel completed hands-on training in engine, hull and electrical repair, helping keep the YCG fleet mission ready. 🚤 Funded by the 🇪🇺 @EUinYemen
Dushanthi Fernando retweeted
For the first time in Mukalla, @UNODC_BMB delivered a 10-day Seamanship Course to 14 Yemen Coast Guard officers, enhancing their boat handling skills and Maritime Domain Awareness capabilities for safer & effective maritime operations. ⚓ Funded by 🇪🇺 @EUinYemen.
Dushanthi Fernando retweeted
@UNODC_BMB, with support from the 🇪🇺, convened the fifth Regional Maritime Law Enforcement Dialogue, bringing together maritime agencies from 🇩🇯 🇪🇹 🇸🇴 and 🇾🇪 and international partners to strengthen cooperation and information sharing across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Dushanthi Fernando retweeted
🔟Engineering officers & sailors from 🇱🇰Coast Guard & Navy completed the RHIB Maintenance Course delivered by @UNODC_BMB strengthening skills in;
✅Electrical diagnostics
✅Preventive maintenance
✅Troubleshooting outboard engines
✅In house repair capability
Funded by @StateINL
Dushanthi Fernando retweeted
@UNODC_BMB completed a hands-on mentoring for the #MDA analysts from @srilanka_navy & @SLCoastGuard in #Colombo, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 on the effective use of #MDA tools for analysing vessel behaviour & integrating the MDA-derived data in operational responses & investigations⚓🌊.
Dushanthi Fernando retweeted
1️⃣5️⃣ 🇱🇰agencies joined the IFC Workflow Coordination & Documentation workshop by @UNODC_BMB, building on IFC Integration & Awareness Training to strengthen inter-agency coordination, information fusion, MDA and response to maritime crimes. Funded by @StateINL.
Dushanthi Fernando retweeted
“Justice is strongest when it is matched with humanity,” says @Monica_Juma_ in her #MandelaDay message.
Watch the video to learn why the Nelson #MandelaRules are “needed now more than ever.”
#PrisonersMatter
Dushanthi Fernando retweeted
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
Dushanthi Fernando retweeted
14 🇱🇰agencies joined an integration & awareness session on the Information Fusion Center by @UNODC_BMB in SL to enhance coordination & info sharing for stronger maritime domain awareness and responses to maritime crime. Funded by @StateINL #BorderManagement #MDA #MaritimeSecurity
Dushanthi Fernando retweeted
Intl Law of the Sea training in Colombo by @UNODC_BMB, RCMS & Max Planck Foundation shows how coastal states 🇧🇩 🇮🇳 🇲🇻 🇱🇰 can convert MDA derived intelligence into court admissible digital evidence for #LegalFinish. Supported by @StateINL & @DutchMFA #MaritimeSecurity
Dushanthi Fernando retweeted
The Indian Ocean is the lifeblood of our region but faces growing pressure from drug trafficking, illegal fishing, smuggling & more.
I had the pleasure of speaking at @UNODC's Law of the Sea & Governance training to build knowledge among regional officials & protect our oceans.
Dushanthi Fernando retweeted
@UNODC_MCP’s Near‑shore Security WS in Hambantota🇱🇰 brings govt & pvt agencies with CSOs to jointly map risks, strengthen info-sharing & cross-sector coordination across ports, landing sites & coastal communities #BorderManagement Funded by @StateINL
Dushanthi Fernando retweeted
🚢 Strengthen Sri Lanka’s fight against #MaritimeCrime through #LegalFinish!
@UNODC_MCP & #RCMS hosted a 2‑day tabletop exercise in Colombo 🇱🇰 with 8 agencies to enhance use of MDA as digital evidence & improve inter‑agency coordination. Funded by @StateINL
#BorderManagement
Dushanthi Fernando retweeted
The Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal have become an unmarked graveyard for at least more than 5000 desperate Rohingya refugees over a decade. In 2025, nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in southeast Asian waters, making it the deadliest year on record.
Dushanthi Fernando retweeted
@UNODC_MCP equipping criminal justice practitioners with the skills to apply digital evidence law, including MDA-derived evidence, to enhance the admissibility of evidence in maritime crime cases. 💼 Funded by @StateINL#BorderManagement #MaritimeSecurity#CounterMaritimeCrime
Dushanthi Fernando retweeted
🚢 @UNODC_MCP delivered a 5-day Pier Side Vessel Search Techniques (#PVST) course for @CustomsSL. The training covered vessel search ops, concealment tactics & crime scene preservation to #CounterMaritimeCrime 💼 Funded by @StateINL#BorderManagement #MaritimeSecurity.
Dushanthi Fernando retweeted
@UNODC_MCP conducted a 10-day VBSS training for 16 Sri Lankan Coast Guard, Navy Officers, enhancing their expertise in using specialized equipment to detect concealed contraband and counter maritime threats. Funded by @StateINL. #MaritimeSecurity #BorderManagement
Dushanthi Fernando retweeted
With support from Government of Japan 🇯🇵, @UNODC_MCP completed Vessel Maintenance Training today in Tuvalu 🇹🇻 for the new Inshore Patrol Craft, strengthening maritime law enforcement capacity to keep the vessel operational & ready for enforcement at sea.
