The European Association of Airport and Seaport Police have held their 40th annual conference at the Caleta Hotel this week, hosted by the Royal Gibraltar Police.

The association’s general meeting has also taken place during the session in Gibraltar. On the agenda were elections to the Executive Committee of the association. A number of vacancies arose this year including that of president, a role fulfilled for the past five years by retired Assistant Chief Constable Mr John Donlon, former Coordinator of Ports Policing, in the United Kingdom.

In what can only be described as a proud moment for the Royal Gibraltar Police and Gibraltar in general, Commissioner Eddie Yome was proposed and unanimously elected as president. The election means that Mr Yome will steer an association which works closely with the European Commission, providing advice on matters of aviation and seaport security.

Commenting on his election Mr Yome said: “I am extremely pleased with my election. Having been Vice-president Aviation I am well aware of the challenges ahead and the path that the association wants and needs to follow. I am confident that we can continue to grow and provide our expertise to the European policy makers.”

“This is a key role in an important European organisation which influences and advises the European Commission on security in maritime and aviation issues.”

“I am extremely proud personally, for the RGP and Gibraltar to be leading this important organisation.”