The Garda Emergency Response Unit observed a week-long simulated counter-terrorism naval exercise organised by Sweden and the EU police agency Europol. Ten member states took part in the various exercises, and three states — including Ireland — were there as observers.
The exercise, codenamed ‘Trident’, was carried out in the Stockholm archipelago and was part of the Atlas network, which consists of member states’ special intervention units and their role in maintaining 24/7 readiness to respond to crisis situations affecting European security.
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Source: The Irish Examiner News
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