Incheon:Experts from Interpol and Europol participated in a joint training exercise organized by the Aliens and Immigration Service and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, FRONTEX.

According to Cyprus News Agency, the exercise aimed to strengthen the authorities' preparedness to identify and tackle cross-border crime, including terrorism, by utilizing tools, equipment, and risk indicators available to the involved organizations.

The training exercise, named 'HOTSPOTS METIS - Cyprus 2026,' was part of the Cyprus Police's cooperation with FRONTEX, Interpol, and Europol, and took place between November 9 and 13, 2026. Interpol's mobile devices were used to verify biometric data, enabling the identification of individuals by comparing data against records in the Interpol and Europol systems.

It was further stated that the results of the HOTSPOTS METIS - Cyprus 2026 exercise are currently being processed and evaluated. This evaluation aims to make appropriate use of the available tools and resources to fulfill the mission of law enforcement authorities effectively.