05/07/2018 (Agence Europe) – The Crime Information Cell, the pilot project for establishing a bridge between the EU's internal and external security was activated on Thursday 5 July on board the EUNAVFOR Med operation Sophia Task Force, according to an announcement made that day by operation leaders. Five specialised personnel from EU agencies Europol, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, and EUNAVFOR Med have been embarked on board of Flagship of EUNAVFOR Med operation Sophia, the Italian Navy Ship San Giusto. The Cell will facilitate the collection and transmission of information on human smuggling and trafficking, the implementation of the UN arms embargo on Libya, illegal trafficking of oil exports from Libya, as well as criminal activity relevant to the security of the operation itself. The EU Council of the EU approved the setting up of this cell on 14 May last (see EUROPE 12019). (CG)