Suriname seeks European support against illegal weapons, money laundering and organized crime, Digi Mart USA News: Suriname wants increased European support in combating organized crime, illegal firearms trafficking, money laundering and cybercrime. Justice and Security Minister Harish Monorath met on Monday, November 9, with a delegation from the European cooperation program El PAcCTO.
The minister wants the cooperation to go beyond training and knowledge exchange and deliver concrete support for Surinamese security services. The meeting discussed how the existing cooperation between Suriname and El PAcCTO could be better used.
According to Monorath, European support should contribute directly to national priorities in law enforcement, crime prevention and security. He stressed the importance of sustainable cooperation that not only shares knowledge but also strengthens the services responsible for public safety.
Suriname identified several areas where it needs technical support and specialized expertise. These include combating organized crime and illegal firearms trafficking, as well as money laundering and the recovery of criminal assets.
The discussed focus areas also include tackling environmental crime and cybercrime, strengthening the prison system and improving international legal assistance. Suriname is open to targeted training, capacity building and the exchange of specialized expertise, so that the agencies involved can better address increasingly complex challenges in the justice and security sector.
The El PAcCTO delegation consisted of director Javoer Samper, Matie Verhoeven, Strategic Key Expert for the Caribbean, and Luuk Bruijn, Field Officer of the European program. The visit focused on further developing cooperation opportunities between El PAcCTO and the Ministry of Justice and Security.
The talks are expected to lead to sustainable cooperation that strengthens Surinamese justice and security institutions and contributes to more effective efforts against cross-border crime.
