International gathering discussing cross-border criminal activities, organized by NPA
Taiwan is hosting the International Forum on Police Cooperation: Combating Transnational Crime today and tomorrow, with the event attracting a record-breaking number of attendees and countries.
The event, which features participation from three top police chiefs and representatives from 52 countries across five continents, is aimed at tackling cross-border criminal activities, such as drug-smuggling and cryptocurrency fraud.
The National Police Agency (NPA) and the Criminal Investigation Bureau launched a joint defense program to address these issues, with the support of international organizations, law-enforcement agencies, senior representatives, diplomatic envoys stationed in Taiwan, and domestic officials and experts.
Keynote speeches and four panel discussions on telecommunications fraud and human trafficking, illegal cash flows and money laundering, cybercrime, and drug-related crime are scheduled to take place during the event.
Premier Cho Jung-tai emphasized the importance of close international cooperation, intelligence-sharing, and professional exchanges in tackling crime networks and fortifying national security. He stated that in an age of globalization, crime knows no borders.
In a recent development, Taiwan enforced new regulations requiring serial numbers on pill presses and key components used to manufacture drugs for export, making it the first country in Asia to do so. Last month, Taiwan and the US signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance intelligence-sharing and jointly combat transnational drug trafficking.
The event also marks the third stage of Taiwan's anti-drug efforts, focusing on international anti-narcotics cooperation. Three of Taiwan's diplomatic allies are represented by ministers or deputy ministers at the event.
In addition, the initiative returned more than NT$103.21 million (US$3.36 million) to 248 victims in the first half of this year. The event has the most attendees and countries in its history, with a total of 2,713 people attending.
International Association of Chiefs of Police president Ken Walker, American Institute in Taiwan Director Raymond Greene, and Minister of the Interior Liu Shyh-fang were in attendance at the opening of the event.
This year, five ministers or deputy ministers from other countries are participating in the International Conference on Police Cooperation: Combating Transnational Crimes in Taiwan. The event underscores Taiwan's commitment to working with the international community to ensure public safety.
