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Joint Enforcement Operations

During FY 2024–25, DRI intensified its collaboration with major international
enforcement bodies such as the WCO, RILO, and INTERPOL. Through intelli-
gence-driven operations, DRI has significantly enhanced its capabilities to tackle
cross-border smuggling and transnational organized crime.

Major Joint Enforcement Operations (FY 2024–25)

WCO
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Operation TENTACLE E
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O
Asia/Pacific III Operation PRAESIDIO III
c
Multi-regional illegal
Monitoring and control wildlife trade (IWT)
of smuggled currency, enforcement operation,
currency equivalents, targeting criminals and
Clamp down on the illegal gems and precious networks involved in Targeting of
transboundary movement metals, and other Combat the illicit IWT of listed and vehicles, vessels,
of wastes as well as 01 contraband items. 02 trade of wildlife and 03 protected species 04 and aircraft being 05
timber on a global
ozone-depleting scale, with a specific under CITES. used to smuggle
substances (ODS) and illicit goods in the
hydrofluorocarbons emphasis on CITES Southeast Asia
(HFCs). endangered species. region.
n
x
Operation THUNDER R Operation Lynx
n
n
O Operation DEMETER X
R
t
2024 Southeast Asia Phase 2
a
e
Combat the illicit
trafficking of drugs and Prevention of illicit
CITES-listed species 06 transport of waste 07
UNODC trafficking within the shipments, illegal OLAF
Asia-Pacific. pesticides, and cigarettes.
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M
Operation Mekong g ASEM Joint Customs s
n
n
n
Dragon VI Operation NOXIA II
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