GPF, Suriname law enforcement hold successful talks in Nickerie
A delegation from the Guyana Police Force visited their law enforcement counterparts in Nickerie, Suriname, where a joint meeting was held to discuss several issues with the objective of strengthening relationships between the two countries.
A delegation from the Guyana Police Force visited their law enforcement counterparts in Nickerie, Suriname, where a joint meeting was held to discuss several issues
The issues discussed include the sharing of information/intelligence and other assistance regarding organised crimes inclusive of drug and human trafficking, money laundering, as well as piracy.
A number of decisions were taken to enhance collaboration between the two Police organisations, including establishment of points of contact to pursue specific areas; meeting being structured would occur annually, and alternately in the two countries.
Professional exchange to also occur to enhance the relationship and understanding of the laws of the two countries and the procedures of the two organisations.
One of the most important objectives achieved was the familiarisation of officers holding key positions since like Guyana, new officers would have been appointed to the Suriname Police Corps.
The Guyana Police Force’s delegation included Commissioner of Police Seelall Persaud, Assistant Commissioner ‘Operations’, Christopher Griffith, Head Criminal Investigations Department, Wendell Blanhum, Deputy Chief Immigration Officer, Dale Alves, Head Special Branch, Lindon Denny and Commander B Division Assistant Commissioner, Ian Amsterdam.
The Suriname delegation comprised Commissioner Agnes Daniels and Commander of the Nickerie District Widejai Kumar Oedit along with twelve other senior officers from the Suriname Police Corps.
