As cross-border crime continues to pose significant challenges in Southeast Asia, police forces from Vietnam and Cambodia are taking steps to enhance their collaborative efforts in maintaining security along their shared border. The police departments of Vietnam’s Tây Ninh Province and Cambodia’s Svay Rieng, Prey Veng, and Tboung Khmum provinces have agreed to bolster their partnership following a conference held in Tây Ninh on Friday.
During the conference, officials from the four provincial police forces reviewed their recent cooperative measures and deliberated on strategies to improve coordination in addressing cross-border crime. This collaboration aims to tackle various criminal activities such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, smuggling, money laundering, and online fraud, which have been prevalent in the region.
A key focus of the agreement is the enhancement of direct communication and regular meetings between the forces, ensuring rapid information exchange and prompt action in dealing with cross-border criminal cases. The officials emphasized the need for intensified patrols and monitoring of border trails and crossings to prevent illegal activities that could support organized transnational crime.
In addition to traditional crime-fighting methods, the cooperation will extend to combating terrorism, arms trafficking, and high-tech crime, while also addressing emerging non-traditional security challenges. This comprehensive approach aims to create a more secure environment along the border areas shared by these provinces.
The conference concluded with the signing of a cooperative memorandum, which serves as a formal commitment to reinforce efforts in crime prevention and maintaining public order. This memorandum signifies a renewed dedication to collaborative policing, reflecting the importance of regional unity in facing shared security threats.