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''Protecting the waterways of Surrey''

Shepperton Marina is one of five marinas in Surrey that are supporting Surrey Police and Project Kraken. This initiative is already operating in Kent, Suffolk, Dorset and Hampshire and is now being rolled out across Surrey.

What is Project Kraken?

Project Kraken delivers an enhanced crime and counter terrorist 'vigilance' capability within the maritime environment of Surrey. 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 waters of the United Kingdom.

How does Project Kraken Work?

Project Kraken, through the provision of central phone numbers, 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 is is almost impossible to say with any certainty what a criminal or terrorist might look like, an individual's activity or behaviour can become suspicious in the context of 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 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 preparatory nature. It allows for the appropriate deployment of assets and resources from Surrey Police and its partner agencies in response to a potential or defined threat.

What do the Surrey Police ask of you?

Quite simply, to call the central number whenever you see any activity or behaviour that you feel is suspicious and which may be connected with acts of preparatory acts of terrorism or serious crime.

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If you suspect it, report it.

Call 0845 125 2222 and quote Project Kraken