A bilateral meeting between the SELEC Management and the Head of the Hungarian National Police, High Commissioner Police Major General Dr. Tamás Mecser, was held on 7th of October 2026, in Budapest/Hungary, to discuss opportunities for strengthening cooperation and identifying further measures to enhance joint efforts within the framework of SELEC.
Particular emphasis was placed by SELEC’s Director General, Dr. Oguz Serkant Akın, on Hungary’s operational engagement within SELEC, including its active participation in operational meetings and joint investigations, as well as its role as coordinator of two Task Forces.
Special attention was given to Hungary’s proactive leadership and coordination of the Environment and Nature Related Crimes Task Force, reflecting its strong commitment in addressing environmental crime and enhancing regional law enforcement cooperation in this field, in particular through conducting Operation TOX and Operation WISE.
Furthermore, the meeting underlined the importance of the active and effective use of the National Focal Point (NFP) as a key mechanism for facilitating timely information exchange, improving operational coordination, and ensuring stronger communication between national law enforcement authorities and SELEC.
The roles and objectives of the Southeast Prosecutors Advisory Group (SEEPAG), functioning under SELEC auspices, complementing the work of police and customs, was highlighted during the discussions, by Mr. Jovan Peshevski, SELEC Director for Legal and Internal Affairs.
The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment to further strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation, promoting active participation in SELEC-led initiatives, and advancing coordinated law enforcement action against transnational organized crime.
