MOIA BORDER POLICE DETAINED 9 FOREIGN CITIZENS FOR ILLEGAL CROSSING OF THE STATE BORDER

Georgian Border Policemen carried out operative – investigation measures, on the protected area of the Border Sector ,,Vale” and detained 8 citizens of Bangladesh and 1 citizen of the Republic of Turkey, on the fact of illegal group crossing of the State Border.

The Coast Guard Department of the Georgian Border Police revealed the fact of the violation of the Navigation rules in the Maritime Space of Georgia

A Civil penalty has been assessed against the vessel. Cargo Vessel “OYSTER” under the Panama flag was detained by the employees of the Georgian Coast Guard Department for the violation of rules of Navigation in the Georgian Territorial waters.

The Coast Guard Department of the Georgian Border Police hosted the Representatives of the Substantial NATO-Georgia Package (SNGP) Core team members.

Newly appointed deputies of the Substantial NATO – Georgia Package (SNGP) Core teame: Captain Muzaffer Semiz and Commander Richard (Paul) Carnell, also, the Experts of Maritime security initiative (MSI): Commander Krists Krisilbs and Commander Fatih Bali, visited the Coast Guard Department of the Georgian Border Police.

The US Ambassador visited the Joint Maritime Operations Center

The U.S. Ambassador to Georgia Kelly C. Degnan visited the Joint Maritime Operations Center (JMOC). 1st Deputy Head of the MIA Border Police of Georgia, Colonel Gocha Janjgava hosted the guests.

Border Police Lieutenant completed a one-year Navy Officer’s Course at the Britannia Royal Naval College

Lieutenant Ruslan Dolidze, Senior Inspector of the Boarding Team of the MIA Border Police Coast Guard Department, successfully completed a one-year Navy Officer’s Course at the Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC).

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE: GEORGIAN BORDER POLICE AND COAST GUARD WELL ORGANIZED AND HIGHLY COMPETENT

The US Department of State has published the 2020 Country Report, in which, along with other countries, Georgia’s measures implemented in connection with the fight against terrorism is assessed. The report notes measures undertaken by the Government of Georgia to strengthen border and aviation security.

International Organization for Migration (IOM) provided the Border Police with new equipment

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) provided Drone, DSLR and video cameras to the MIA Border Police with financial assistance from the European Union to enhance the capabilities of the strategic communications unit. Border police also received computers and safety equipment for climbing heights. The official website of the Border Police (bpg.gov.ge) was also updated with the support of the IOM.

Joint Exercises Held in the Black Sea with the Participation of the Georgian Coast Guard Ships and the USS Arleigh Burke

The representatives of the MIA Border Police Coast Guard Department and the USS Arleigh Burke crew conducted joint exercises in the Black Sea.

Head of Border Police Held a Farewell Meeting with the Head of NATO Liaison Office in Georgia

The Head of MIA Border Police, Major General Nikoloz Sharadze, held a farewell meeting with the Head of NATO Liaison Office in Georgia, Rosaria Puglisi.

MIA Border Aviation resumed flights to Tusheti

The MIA Border Police Aviation resumed regular flights from Alvani to Tusheti. The helicopter has already transported the first passengers to the village of Omalo.

Director of the Coast Guard Department hosted the British Ambassador to Georgia at JMOC

Director of the MIA Border Police Coast Guard Department, CAPT Ramaz Papidze, hosted the Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland H.E. Mark Clayton to the Joint Maritime Operations Centre (JMOC).

Joint Exercises of the Georgian and Turkish Border Units

The purpose of the joint exercises was to share experience between the border units of the two countries in the field of land border protection and improve coordinated actions in terms of border security. The exercise helped border guards enhance their ability to respond to border incidents and conduct preventive operations.