| Interpol Secretary General hands over Interpol mobile devices to enhance policing capabilities or Interpol SA operations | |
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| Date Published | |
| 2024/07/24 | |
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Media Statement PRETORIA - The Secretary General of INTERPOL Dr Jürgen Stock has handed over INTERPOL mobile devices to Interpol SA to enhance the South African Police Service policing capabilities. The Secretary General is on a two-day working visit in South Africa to strengthen and enhance police cooperation and to discuss technological tools and capabilities that could benefit South Africa in the fight against transnational organised crime. During the handing over of the INTERPOL mobile devices to the National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola, the SG highlighted that South Africa is one of the leaders in international police cooperation, sharing more records through INTERPOL databases than any other country in Africa. “I am particularly pleased that South Africa as an INTERPOL member country is partnering with us as we deploy the INTERPOL Mobile Device. This device allows police officers to access the world’s most comprehensive police holdings anytime, anywhere – including where no network is available. Officers can use the Mobile Device to verify whether someone is entering the country using a stolen passport, or whether a vehicle has been reported stolen somewhere else in the world”, said Dr Stock. Dr Stock added that at every search of INTERPOL 19 databases is a potential break in a case “Our goal is that these devices help South African officers make more connections in cross-border investigations, identify more fugitives, and prevent more criminals from crossing borders undetected. This deployment of Mobile Devices is another example of South Africa’s commitment to international police cooperation and making the world a safer place”, said Dr Stock. The National Commissioner utilised the platform to proudly showcase SAPS capabilities and major strides made in dismantling international syndicates operating in the country. “In the past week alone, a R2 billion clandestine drug lab was shut down and five suspects were arrested including two Mexican nationals. R252 worth of cocaine has been seized in Stillbaai and a Russian national is amongst those arrested. Through Operation Shanela, the SAPS arrested 21 161 criminals for dealing in drugs while 64 351 were arrested for being in possession of drugs. General Masemola welcomed the devices and added that these mobile devices will give SAPS a greater reach and accessibility of global data on criminals and criminal activities. “We remain committed as South Africa to play our part on the global stage to combat all elements of criminality as crime knows no borders through the help and structures of INTERPOL. We will as an INTERPOL member country continue to engage and full use of INTERPOL tools and services to enhance our crime combatting strategies for the benefit of the people of South Africa, the region and the continent …to make the world a safer place”, concluded Gen Fannie Masemola - National Commissioner of SAPS. Ends
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