What is Project Kraken?
Project Kraken delivers an enhanced crime and counter
terrorist 'vigilance' capability within the maritime
environment of the Irish Sea. It engages key
stakeholders together with local communities to provide a hostile
environment to terrorists and criminals looking to disrupt the
everyday lives and safety of those who live, work, or travel
through the Irish Sea Portal.
"Through enhanced criminal and counter terrorist awareness and a
promotion in the exchange of information, the Irish Sea Portal can
continue to be a safe place to live, work and relax for all."
How does Project Kraken work?
Project Kraken provides a mechanism for the reporting of unusual
activity or behaviour within the maritime environment, believed or
suspected to be linked to acts of crime or preparatory acts of
terrorism.
Whilst it is almost impossible to say with any certainty what a
terrorist might look like, an individual's activity or behaviour
can become suspicious in the context of the location they are in.
Likewise, the unexpected or unusual presence of a vessel or a
particular cargo within a small port or marina might just cause
reason for concern by those who live, work and relax in that
particular environment on a regular basis.
Project Kraken provides for the collation and assessment of all
information and intelligence relating to such suspicious activity
or behaviour in circumstances that could be linked to criminal or
terrorist activity or acts of a preparatory nature. It allows for
the appropriate deployment of assets and resources from Lancashire
Constabulary and its partner agencies in response to a potential or
defined threat.
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How you can help
If you have any information concerning suspicious, criminal or
terrorist related activity associated with the maritime arena then
don't hesitate to contact:
If it is urgent then call 999.