As an effect of globalization, today states are increasingly faced crimes which crossed national borders. Thus, more and extra international cooperation is an essential component of criminal investigation or prosecutions. Since criminal activities go beyond the national borders, it is clear that the international community has recognized the need for enhancing cooperation, particularly with respect to gathering evidence located outside national state borders.
Officially demarcated borders cannot keep out transnational threats and such threats have not yet addressed because of some obstacles including mistrust and lack of regional cooperation. In an increasingly interconnected world, security issues are transnational and cannot be addressed …show more content…
Lao PDR has also joined the project, as the fifth signatory.
Myanmar Police Force and UNODC have a long-standing cooperation in combating cross-border crimes pertaining to drug trafficking. However, with one of the ASEAN pillar, AEC, there is an increasing risk of large numbers of trafficked people.
In light of PATROL (The Partnership against Transnational Crime through Regional Organization Law Enforcement), Myanmar government and UNODC signed LOA and then established MPNSC (Myanmar PATROL National Steering Committee) in 2013. MPNSC is comprised of the representatives from Division against Transnational Crime, customs, Anti-Drug Division, Anti Trafficking in Persons Division, Immigration, Customs, Border Trade, Environmental Conservation and Forestry, General Administration Department, Science and Technology Department and the chairperson is Deputy Chief of Myanmar Police Force. Now, we are going to review and renew the formation of MPNSC and BLO structure as well, to be in line with current situation. After completion of this process, we will inform to
Officially demarcated borders cannot keep out transnational threats and such threats have not yet addressed because of some obstacles including mistrust and lack of regional cooperation. In an increasingly interconnected world, security issues are transnational and cannot be addressed …show more content…
Lao PDR has also joined the project, as the fifth signatory.
Myanmar Police Force and UNODC have a long-standing cooperation in combating cross-border crimes pertaining to drug trafficking. However, with one of the ASEAN pillar, AEC, there is an increasing risk of large numbers of trafficked people.
In light of PATROL (The Partnership against Transnational Crime through Regional Organization Law Enforcement), Myanmar government and UNODC signed LOA and then established MPNSC (Myanmar PATROL National Steering Committee) in 2013. MPNSC is comprised of the representatives from Division against Transnational Crime, customs, Anti-Drug Division, Anti Trafficking in Persons Division, Immigration, Customs, Border Trade, Environmental Conservation and Forestry, General Administration Department, Science and Technology Department and the chairperson is Deputy Chief of Myanmar Police Force. Now, we are going to review and renew the formation of MPNSC and BLO structure as well, to be in line with current situation. After completion of this process, we will inform to