Marine craft

A police boat with distinctive markings navigates calm waters, while a larger naval vessel, labeled P224, looms in the background. The scene exemplifies maritime law enforcement collaboration.

From traffickers and terrorism to environmental emergencies, it’s all part of the job for RGP’s Marine Unit

27th October 2022

Martin Buhagiar, Policing Insight

INTERVIEW: The Straits of Gibraltar are a potential illicit gateway between Europe and Africa, but it’s not just drugs and people smugglers keeping the Royal Gibraltar Police Marine Unit busy; in this second in a two-part series on the Unit’s work, Policing Insight’s Martin Buhagiar spoke to Chief Inspector Sean Perera about the unique challenges of policing the Iberian Peninsula and this incredibly busy stretch of water, where tackling traffickers, counter-terrorism and environmental emergencies are all part of the job.