SADC security experts meet in Tanzania to tackle organized transnational crime

DAR ES SALAAM, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Criminal investigation directors and security experts from member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) began a three-day meeting in Tanzania on Monday to discuss the challenges posed by organized transnational crime and to develop joint strategies to combat the vice.

The security experts are meeting in the port city of Dar es Salaam under the Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (SARPCCO) to enhance coordinated strategies to fight organized transnational crime.

Tanzanian Inspector General of Police Camillus Wambura said the agenda of the meeting focuses on organized transnational crime, including human trafficking, drug trafficking and abuse, terrorism, cybercrime, and financial crime.

Wambura said the rise of modern crime using advanced technology requires strong and close cooperation among SADC member states to build collective strength to effectively address threats to regional security.

"Cross-border security challenges require true regional solidarity. Through forums like this, we gain the opportunity to share experiences, intelligence, and best investigative practices to ensure our region remains secure," he said.

SARPCCO was formed in 1995 by SADC member states with primary responsibility for preventing and combating cross-border and transnational organized crime. Enditem