Narco-trafficking in Europe’s waters: protecting our borders and supporting our law enforcement officers

Tabled by Fabrice Leggeri, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Matthieu Valet, António Tânger Corrêa, Jaroslav Bžoch, Susanna Ceccardi

Added: Ba. whereas law enforcement officers and border and coast guard personnel in several Member States are increasingly exposed to highly dangerous situations when confronting organised criminal networks engaged in drug trafficking, including deliberate attempts by high-powered vessels to ram, seriously injure or otherwise endanger officers during interception and pursuit operations; whereas the protection of officers requires clear and effective national legal frameworks governing the use of force, enabling them to respond swiftly to serious threats to their life or physical integrity; whereas protecting officers and reducing such risks to a minimum should be a priority;

Wording as published by the EP, in English. PE788.247