The NZKG is vulnerable to abuse by criminal organizations due to its strategic location and high-quality logistical infrastructure, especially in the area of drug smuggling.

Structural cooperation for a safer NZKG

The HARC cooperation, as set out in the cooperation agreement, not only provides a joint approach to this issue but also offers insight into how criminals exploit the logistical processes in the area. 

This enables the partners to also take preventive measures. Additionally, the cooperation contributes to strengthening the intelligence picture and the information position regarding the NZKG – an essential basis for an effective and future-oriented approach.

Goal of the cooperation

Under the name HARC-NZKG, the parties will enter into a cooperation agreement for a minimum period of five years. The cooperation is aimed at combating the illegal trade in drugs and related prohibited goods, including precursors for synthetic drugs. It will also focus on preventing these substances from entering the public traffic.

An important part of the approach is to contribute to the fight against non-official corruption, as well as to seize illegally obtained assets and to pursue financial restitution. Furthermore, efforts will be made to strengthen the information exchange between the involved parties and to discourage criminal organizations from using the NZKG as transit port.