Police Chief Calls For Faster Information Sharing At Interpol Assembly
Ismail Naveen calls for faster cooperation among member states against drugs, trafficking, and tobacco crimes | Photo: MPS
Commissioner of Police Ismail Naveen has called for faster information sharing among member states to strengthen joint efforts against crimes such as drug manufacturing, cross-border trafficking and the illegal tobacco trade.
He made the appeal during meetings with heads of law enforcement agencies from several countries attending the 93rd General Assembly of Interpol in Morocco. The discussions focused on growing regional and global challenges linked to transnational and organised crime.
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Commissioner Naveen noted that drug manufacturing, trafficking and the illicit tobacco trade pose serious threats to the Maldives, the wider region and the international community. He underlined the need for immediate intelligence exchange and closer cooperation between member states to address these risks effectively.
He also highlighted the importance of identifying criminal networks operating abroad that finance and coordinate illegal activities within the Maldives. The Commissioner emphasised the need for collaborative operations against foreign criminals and stressed the value of timely and accurate intelligence in disrupting organised crime.
Commissioner Naveen reiterated that the Maldives Police Service will continue to work closely with international law enforcement partners to strengthen national safety and security.
