. . "Operation Active Endeavour"@en . "Unspecified terrorist and smuggling groups" . "NATO, represented by:" . "Operation Active Endeavour is a maritime operation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It operates in the Mediterranean Sea and is designed to prevent the movement of terrorists or weapons of mass destruction. It has also collateral benefits in enhanced security of shipping in general."@en . . "2001-10-04Z"^^ . "Non-NATO:" . "over 100,000 ships monitored (); approx. 100 ships boarded; 480 escorted ships; Indirect tightened control of black market trafficking lines in the Mediterranean." .