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Report suspicious behaviour on the coast or at sea: Project Kraken

How to report suspicious or unusual behaviour around the UK coastline or at sea.

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Border Force and Home Office
Published
8 November 2016
Last updated
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Report suspicious behaviour around the UK coastline or at sea: Project Kraken

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Border Force covers over 11,000 miles of mainland coastline, operating in and around small ports and marinas. Border Force raises vigilance and awareness of suspicious behaviour which may be linked to terrorism or other serious crime.

Project Kraken is a joint law enforcement operation tackling maritime border crime.

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You do not have to give your name when making a report.

In an emergency, always call 999.

Border Force has partnered with Crimestoppers and Project Falco to create the Coastal Crime Line.

Download Project Kraken posters for your port, marina, business or community.

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Published 8 November 2016
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Update history

2025-04-01 00:01
Updated to reflect the name change from Coastal Crime Line to UK Border Watch.

2023-01-05 15:38
Guidance updated.