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Aug. 1, 2024 | By Todd Beveridge
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Gregory A. Scovel Jr. Sworn in as NCIS Deputy Director
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#NCIS joined 42 Commando Royal Marines & USN EOD for VBSS training aboard USS Wayne E. Meyer in support of the USS Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group. These partnerships enhance our mission to disrupt illicit trafficking at sea. #MaritimeSecurity #RoyalMarines #USNavy https://t.co/t349V2Tb3i
#NCIS supported #USNSCOMFORT during Operation #ContinuingPromise2025 in Panama, coordinating with Panamanian forces & U.S. partners to secure operations in high-risk Colón. Mission success through layered force protection & regional cooperation. #ForceProtection #MaritimeSecurity https://t.co/WYlDOMrkDO
Please join us in welcoming K9s Bika, Wes, & Mac, the newest graduates of the #NCIS Electronic Storage Detection K9 Program! With the successful completion of our second training cycle, NCIS is proud to now stand as the leading federal agency in operational ESD #K9 capability. https://t.co/tklrTLO9NS
Human trafficking is a global threat to human rights, dignity, and security—& it doesn’t stop at national borders. Today—and every day—NCIS remains committed to safeguarding our service members, families, and global communities from human trafficking. #EndHumanTrafficking https://t.co/CNTBHzC6pf
#NCIS led a joint iGuardian outreach in Panama with HSI & AFOSI, engaging local leaders on identifying & preventing online child exploitation. This effort supports U.S. Embassy & DHS objectives to protect families & build community resilience. #iGuardian #CyberSafety #Panama https://t.co/MklRCcHYGJ
#NCIS Special Agents helped seize 1,546 kg of cocaine & convict 4 Colombian traffickers during a @USCG PANEX operation. All were sentenced, totaling 342 months in prison. #CounterNarcotics #PANEX #TransnationalCrime #MissionReady https://t.co/znI7PvFExL
#NCIS recently joined @RealAFOSI & @RealArmyCID for an active shooter training exercise at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Together, the team conducted a mock crime scene exam to sharpen joint response capabilities. #MissionReady #JointTraining #InteragencyCoordination https://t.co/JHsyv8HbIz
Talk early, talk often. #NCIS encourages parents to understand and implement S.M.A.R.T. tips to help protect children online. #StartTheConversation #OnlineSafety #ParentingTips #NCISTips #CyberAware @USNavy @USMC https://t.co/kCnFkHL1IT
Case Closed: The Curious Bear of Quantico #NCIS HQ had an unexpected visitor behind the wire — a medium-sized black bear. 🐻 After a brief (and uninvited) surveillance operation in the wooded area near the parking lots, the bear was safely apprehended & relocated. https://t.co/5KTGvocEHS
#NCIS assisted in a $50M counter-narcotics bust at sea with @USCG LEDET. 1,700 kg of cocaine seized, 2 suspects detained. A win for interagency ops against transnational crime. #CounterNarcotics #USSampson #USNavy https://t.co/IhNbqIvPKD
This week, #NCIS Director Lopez received France’s National Defense Medal in Paris, marking 2 years since our MOU with GMAR. Together, we’ve advanced cyber, intelligence, & port visit collaboration—strengthening global partnerships. #StrongerTogether #GlobalSecurity #GMAR https://t.co/4fb1xvXjN4
RT @USAO_MDFL: Jacksonville child sex offender sentenced to 17+ years for attempting to meet a 13-year-old to engage in sexual activity. #P…
NCIS is seeing a rise in extremist networks using online platforms to exploit vulnerable youth. Groups like 764 & Harm Nation pose as friends, manipulate kids through fake support & coerce them into dangerous or criminal behavior. Report via #NCISTips or https://t.co/NdMdnAkBpq. https://t.co/FpIezlVfU1
Two #NCIS Special Agents from FPD Brazil received the Dept of State Superior Honor Award for exceptional service during multiple 2024 bicentennial events. Their outstanding CI & protection efforts ensured mission success & advanced U.S. national security goals. Bravo! https://t.co/yZ1UFY9tZa
NCIS warns that children in @USNavy & @USMC families are being targeted by online networks promoting racially or ethnically motivated extremism and child sexual abuse material. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/IgwN4R8DWI #NCISTips #ProtectOurChildren #CyberAwareness https://t.co/HbGDsn1QXI
NCIS Special Agents helped seize 1,546 kg of cocaine & convict 4 Colombian traffickers during a @USCG PANEX operation. All were sentenced, totaling 342 months in prison. #NCIS #CounterNarcotics #PANEX #TransnationalCrime #MissionReady https://t.co/iPHVNKU0u9
#NCIS personnel organized & delivered donations to a Djibouti orphanage, sharing essentials, snacks & time on the court w/ local children. These efforts strengthen community ties near Camp Lemonnier, the U.S.'s only permanent base in Africa. #StrongerTogether #NCISPartnerships https://t.co/POHo596u5u
Recently #NCIS supported the visit of VPOTUS JD Vance & SLOTUS Usha Vance to Camp Pendleton with protective service, aerial counter-surveillance, & interagency coordination. A major win for MWFO & mission success. #ProtectiveOps #CampPendleton #VPOTUS https://t.co/eCIiemANRH
NCIS supported the historic port visit of USS NEWPORT NEWS (SSN 750) to Iceland—the first nuclear-powered U.S. submarine to make a port call there. Thank you to our Icelandic partners for outstanding support. #NCIS #GlobalSecurity #MissionReady #USSNewportNews #ForceProtection https://t.co/O82UyhPQNF
#NCIS w/ Lake County SIG & @GurneePolice, arrested 29 in a joint undercover human trafficking op targeting demand for commercial sex. Supporting @DeptofDefense & @WhiteHouse anti-trafficking efforts & reinforces our commitment to safeguarding our warfighters. #ProtectingTheForce https://t.co/cEjkr3QLpN
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