CARICOM IMPACS workshop enhances collective efforts to combat illegal glass eel trafficking

A high-level workshop addressing the illegal trafficking of glass eels, a critical issue linked to transnational organized crime, commenced on November 20, 2025, in Bridgetown, Barbados. Organized by CARICOM IMPACS, the event brought together law enforcement, customs, fisheries, and environmental protection agencies from across the Caribbean to strengthen their investigative capabilities and combat this growing threat.