From 14 to 16 December, as part of an initiative of the Presence in Albania, the Mission supported the organization of a working level meeting and simulation exercise in Shkodra focusing on the draft Hot Pursuits Protocol negotiated in 2016 between Montenegro and Albania. In total, 60 officers from the border, crime and traffic police and prosecutors` offices from both countries participated in these events. The exercise simulated a situation where two “criminals” attempted to cross the border from Albania to Montenegro using informal border crossings. The aim of the exercise was to assess communication channels, legal limitations and means of co-operation between both law enforcement agencies. As a result of this activity, it is expected that participants will send amendments to the draft Hot Pursuits Protocol before the final document is sent to both Governments for adoption.