6th Meeting of the PCC SEE Thematic Working Group on Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) Expert Network for Southeast Europe
3-4 November 2020, online: The PCC SEE Secretariat and UNODC co-organized the 6th PCC SEE Meeting of the Thematic Working Group on Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) Expert Network for Southeast Europe under the auspices of the Croatian PCC SEE Chairmanship-in-Office and in cooperation with the former Bulgarian PCC SEE Chairmanship-in-Office.
The meeting brought together the police and judicial representatives of the PCC SEE Contracting Parties and relevant stakeholders in the region, including CILC, EUROJUST JITs Network Secretariat, EUROPOL, Guardia Civil, SEESAC, SELEC and others to discuss the countering illicit trafficking and use of firearms as well as controlled deliveries.
The first day of the meeting focused on the cooperation within the EU and beyond and allowed the EU agencies and other partner organizations to present their activities in the field of JITs. Emphasis was also placed on achievements and lessons learnt by the PCC SEE Contracting Parties. The next day's first session was dedicated to the criminal justice response to countering illicit trafficking and use of firearms. UNODC briefed the participants on fighting trafficking in firearms, their illicit possession and use. The second session, focused on the controlled deliveries, was facilitate by UNODC and other partners.
More information can also be found on https://www.unodc.org/southeasterneurope/