Northern Ireland Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA attended the 2026 cross-border police conference in Cavan alongside Republic of Ireland Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan TD. Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly and PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher also opened the event focused on organised and serious crime.

The conference examines the business model of organised crime under the theme of one threat and shared responsibility. Sessions address people, finance, technology and merchandise linked to criminal activities.

Attending organisations include An Garda Siochana, Irish Revenue Customs, PSNI, UK National Crime Agency, HM Revenue and Customs and UK Border Control. Leaders highlighted daily cooperation between police forces to counter groups crossing the border.

Officials noted the Joint Agency Task Force's role in achieving results against cross-border threats. They called for responses matching the flexibility of crime networks through law enforcement, legislation, asset recovery, prevention and victim support.

Speakers stressed joint work protects communities and limits crime's impact. The event builds on routine operations by sharing knowledge and strategies.