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France launches G7-backed ports network to tackle drug trafficking

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10 Nov 2026, 1:55 am IST1 min read

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France launched the G7+ Ports Network on November 9 to help ports and customs authorities coordinate against drug trafficking. The launch came during the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Paris. Reuters reported that the network covers 14 ports and brings together customs services and international organisations as well. [evidence-1] [evidence-2]

The network aims to help authorities share intelligence, identify trafficking routes and detect suspect shipping containers. France’s foreign ministry said it would coordinate with existing efforts such as the European Ports Alliance. [evidence-1] [evidence-2]

G7 leaders set out the plan for the network at their June summit in Évian and called for stronger cooperation with businesses on port and shipping security. France presented the network as part of its broader strategy against trafficking, which also covers illicit finance and prevention. [evidence-1] [evidence-3]

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Credit: France Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and Reuters

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