Over 48 years working with customs, immigration, police in combating transnational crime.

In the last 15 years I was involved with investigations on many drugs smuggling cases, mostly precursors (PMK) for the XTC but also cocaine and heroin smuggling (organized crime and criminal organizations from China , Western Europe, Balkan and South America) . I was involved with other investigation such as computer crime, counterfeiting, money laundering, human trafficking and more.

Extensive inter agency experience with Interpol, Europol, Eurojust, UN, Frontex, IOM, IAASP, IPA, Eurogendfor, EUPM, EURCM, FBI, DEA, UNODC etc.

Extensive network with law enforcement and border management agencies in Asia (China), Western Balkan countries, Africa, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine, Europe, Russia, Canada and the USA. Highly experienced in liaison and information exchange.

Knowledge about EU drugs policy regarding supply reduction and organised crime (EADDP) and participate in many seminar or conferences about transnational organized crime.

Experienced in institution building, project, process and change management.

Writing comprehensive reports and analyses. Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in emergency situations. Demonstrated dynamic and proactive educational leadership and human management skills. Proven effectiveness in allocating and managing resources. Strong familiarity with both the diplomatic and the commercial worlds, the culture of government, and European regulations. Time-efficient, systematic working methodology. Rapid adaptability to new locations and situations.