Focus on the recent frequency of siphoning incidents
Upon invitation extended by ReCAAP ISC’s Executive Director, Mr Yoshihisa Endo, a Delegation from INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI), led by its Executive Director, Mr Noboru Nakatani, visited the ReCAAP ISC’s new office located in Infinite Studios in Singapore.
Mr Nakatani briefed about their relocation to Singapore against the background of the increasing needs to address the transnational crime in Asia. Mr Endo welcomed the relocation of IGCI to Singapore and mentioned sea piracy is also one of the transnational crimes for the regional and international community to tackle.
He expressed the wishes that the relocation of IGCI in beefed up manner toSingapore creates further opportunities of the enhancement of cooperation between the two agencies within the framework of the existing Cooperation Agreement between the ReCAAP ISC and the INTERPOL signed two years ago.
During the meeting, the ReCAAP ISC briefed to the INTERPOL team the latest development regarding piracy and armed robbery against ships in the region,in particular, focusing on the recent frequency of siphoning incidents which are the issues of serious concerns for the many stakeholders, and introducing the recent articleencouraging cooperation between the ReCAAP ISC and the INTERPOL in addressing such concerns.
He emphasized that, in light of the nature of the incidents, it is an issue of interest for not only the ReCAAP ISC but also the INTERPOL.
Source & Image Credit: ReCAAP
