G7+ Ports Network launched to combat global drug trafficking

In the face of the growth of drug trafficking, France has developed, in liaison with the other relevant ministries, an international action plan.

The G7+ Ports Network will meet for the first time in Marseille, at the same time as the foreign ministers’ meeting is being held in Paris.

It aims to strengthen the exchange of best practices among members of the network when it comes to securing ports in G7 and partner countries in the fight against drug trafficking.

As 70% of drugs enter European territory via sea and the ports, France has used its G7 Presidency to create a G7+ Ports Network to combat drug trafficking by stepping up cooperation among G7 States and partners including Brazil and the Republic of Korea and their main seaports, in coordination with existing initiatives such as the European Ports alliance.

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