Press Releases: Seventh Meeting of the Law Enforcement Coordination Group Focused on Countering Hizballah's Terrorist Activities

Press Releases: Seventh Meeting of the Law Enforcement Coordination Group Focused on Countering Hizballah's Terrorist Activities
Media Note

Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

December 19, 2018

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On December 17-18, the United States and Europol convened the seventh meeting of the Law Enforcement Coordination Group (LECG) on countering Hizballah’s terrorist and illicit activities in Europe. Governments from the Middle East, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America participated in this session, along with Europol and INTERPOL.

Hizballah continues to plot terrorism and raise money around the world, and countering the threat of Iran-backed terrorist groups is a top priority for the Administration. The LECG remains a crucial vehicle to improve international cooperation on combating Hizballah’s terrorist and criminal schemes.

Officials from the U.S. Departments of State, Justice, and Treasury, as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Counterterrorism Center, and Drug Enforcement Agency also participated in this meeting. The LECG will convene again in Europe in 2019.

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Published December 19, 2018 at 10:15PM
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