The Entry/Exit System records the entries and exits of non-EU nationals travelling for short stays to 29 European countries, helping safeguard #SchengenEU
10.02.2026 14:40 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0@frontex.bsky.social
We are here to help #EU and #Schengen countries manage our external #borders and fight cross-border crime. Live Q&A session: https://fb.me/e/6X2ghhZfN
The Entry/Exit System records the entries and exits of non-EU nationals travelling for short stays to 29 European countries, helping safeguard #SchengenEU
10.02.2026 14:40 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0๐จNew mission, stronger borders!
Frontex and the PSP join forces at Faro Airport to keep Europeโs skies safe and travellers secure. Together, weโre making border protection smarter, faster, and more reliable.
Stay tuned for the action! โ๏ธ๐ช
#Frontex #PSP #FaroAirport #Strongertogether
From frozen Baltic waters to the busy Aegean: Estonian officers serving in Greece prove European solidarity knows no limits.
08.02.2026 07:51 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Securing the perimeter, one kilometre of snow at a time. ๐ก๏ธ๐ช๐บ
While the scenery looks like a postcard, the work is rigorous.
Border surveillance in these temperatures requires specialised training, high-end gear, and a lot of resilience.
โOne bag, one mobile fraud lab.
At the Gradina border crossing, Frontex & Serbian authorities seized:
๐ณRFID duplicators
๐ถSignal detectors
๐พStorage devices
๐ฟIllicit substances
We're stopping high-tech crime at the source.
What was the plan for all this gear?
#BorderSecurity #StrongerTogether
๐ฉโฏTwo women hidden in the back seat โ victimsโฏ
๐ฉโฏTwo other women in the frontโฏโโฏfacilitatorsโฏโฏ
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Thanks to Frontex, the DNPAF,โฏand the Police Nationale, 2 innocent lives now have a second chance.โฏ
#JointOperation #AgainstSmuggling #EUcooperation #PoliceNationaleโฏ#DNPAF โฏ#NFPoC #SectionFrontex
๐จโฏA routine alert led to a hidden crime.โฏ
A simple car check atโฏCoquellesโฏuncovered a serious human smuggling case.
Stronger coordination = enhanced readiness ๐
#MaritimeSecurity
Under Joint Operation Spain 2026-Indalo, the Guardia Costiera and Frontex officers trained together on detection, boarding and emergency response without disrupting operational activities.
02.02.2026 11:40 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0Ready to respond before a real crisis hits, we turn joint drills at sea into life-saving coordination โ๏ธ๐ค๐ช
02.02.2026 11:40 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 1Feel inspired? Maybe now itโs your turn to inspire others ๐ช
#Inspiration #DreamBig #EUjob www.frontex.europa.eu/careers/
๐คHow did he end up at Frontex?
Motivated by the chance to serve at the intersection of security and humanitarian responsibility, Marcos joined Frontex to support vulnerable individuals while safeguarding the integrity of the Schengen area.
๐งญ What path led him to where he is right now?
Marcos is a former Military Police Officer and Assistant Station Commander in the Cyprus Civil Defence, with strong experience in leadership, crisis management, and civilian protection in demanding operational environments.
๐ฆธโFrom superhero dreams to real-world duty.
Meet Marcos. He doesnโt know it yet, but his dedication helps protect people, borders, and European values every day.
Find out more about API system at www.iom.int/sites/g/file...
29.01.2026 09:33 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0๐ก This operation highlights 3 key elements that converge in a matter of minutes to protect our borders:
ใearly intelligence
ใcross-border cooperation
ใreal-time action
๐คโ Do you already know what API stands for? Check it below ๐
At disembarkation, he is identified and immediately handed over to the competent Czech authorities ๐๐ฎโโ๏ธ - all in line with Frontex mandate and without disrupting airport operations. Quietly, swiftly, effectively.
29.01.2026 09:33 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0One name. One silent signal at the gate. The operation is already in motion.
Even before the plane lands, API system warns border guards that one of the passengers is wanted by the UK ๐ต๐ป.
Booked a getaway. Got a welcome committee.
๐ฌ A passenger lands at Prague airport, hoping to enjoy some days away.
๐ At the gate, Frontex is already waiting with something else planned for himโฆ
Learn more:
www.europol.europa.eu/operations-s...
Even from the harsh reality of no longer seeing ourselves as victims.
Learn more to protect yourself and others ๐
#BreakTheStereotypes #LearnTheSigns #EndTrafficking
Ignorance doesnโt protect us. Prejudice doesnโt warn us. They blind us.
28.01.2026 14:56 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0๏ธ๐ We often think human trafficking only happens to other people.
28.01.2026 14:56 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0๐จ๐พ Frontex Executive Director Hans Leijtens in Cyprus: Pournara Camp, Larnaca Airport, and a clear message: Frontex stands as a committed partner at a key moment for the island's European journey.
#BorderSecurity
And yesโhe still finds time for football! Even when temperatures in Estonia drop below -15ยฐC, youโll find him on the field. โฝ๏ธ๐งค
26.01.2026 18:17 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Today, Mauro is a vital part of the Frontex team. Whether heโs conducting border surveillance, mentoring new recruits, or supporting coordination of operational activities along the EUโs north-eastern borders, his dedication to European security remains unmatched.
26.01.2026 18:17 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0Life took him on a different path as he started serving his community, first as a lifeguard, then as a police officer in the GNR โ National Republican Guard.
26.01.2026 18:17 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0He doesn't know it yet, but one day his work will have an impact on the security of the EU ๐ช๐บ
Mauro grew up on the Portuguese coast in the Algarve and dreamed of becoming a professional football player.
Winterโฏdoesn'tโฏslow us down, on the contrary!โฏ
Where the road ends, the mission continues.
Which landscape do you think is tougher for a patrol: deep snow or thick forest? Let us know below! ๐
Read more about this unique partnership here ๐ www.frontex.europa.eu/media-centre...
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