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    Zimbabwe partners with INTERPOL for enhanced national security

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    Harare,  (New Ziana) -The Zimbabwe government on Friday
    signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the International Criminal Police
    Organisation (Interpol) in a significant move aimed at bolstering
    national security,

    According to the chief director of Immigration, Respect Gono, the
    agreement seeks to integrate Zimbabwean security systems with Interpol
    databases, allowing for enhanced surveillance and identification
    capabilities at borders.

    The collaboration is expected to significantly reduce the entry of
    international criminals into Zimbabwe, thereby making the country a
    safer destination for both citizens and visitors.

    “Our combined efforts in embracing contemporary technology in the form
    of INTERPOL databases will go a long way in fighting crime in our
    country, ultimately making Zimbabwe a safe destination,” said Gono.

    Highlighting the importance of the collaboration, Gono said, “The
    sophisticated nature of Transnational Organized Crime (TOCs) such as
    trafficking, smuggling, fraud, and cybercrimes poses a significant
    threat to national security. Our enhanced cooperation with INTERPOL will
    enable us to effectively counter these threats.”

    Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Zimbabwe
    Republic Police (ZRP), Chrispen Charumbira, said the new system will
    provide direct access to vital information on wanted persons, missing
    persons, stolen or lost passports, and stolen motor vehicles.

    “This will be facilitated through INTERPOL’s secure global communication
    system, which offers real-time data sharing capabilities,” he said.

    “I would like to reiterate that our combined efforts in the embracing of
    contemporary technology in the form of Interpol databases will go a long
    way in fighting crime in our country, which will ultimately make
    Zimbabwe a safe destination.”

    The partnership also aligns with Zimbabwe’s National Migration Policy,
    which focuses on secure borders, inter-state and regional cooperation,
    as well as the modernization of border management systems.

    By leveraging INTERPOL’s advanced applications, including Advance
    Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR), Zimbabwe
    aims to identify potential security threats more effectively and ensure
    a crime-free environment.

    As Zimbabwe continues to strengthen its security measures, the
    partnership with INTERPOL is expected to bring about a significant
    positive impact, ensuring a safer and more prosperous future for the
    country, which aspires to attain upper-middle income status by 2030.

    New Ziana

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