WATCH: Can Africa unite to tackle cross-border crime? Interpol conference kicks off in Cape Town
INTERPOL Secretary General, Valdecy Urquiza, says there will be over 200 police leaders that will share their expertise.
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Minister of Police Professor Firoz Cachalia is set to lead the 27th Interpol African Regional Conference in Cape Town.
The two-day event will take place on Wednesday and Thursday at the Century City Conference Centre.
The South African Police Services said this high-level gathering will underscore South Africa's commitment to regional and international cooperation in combating transnational organised crime, terrorism, and other emerging security threats.
"It is expected to result in concrete agreements on strengthening regional responses, while also serving as a platform for the exchange of best practices and the deepening of law enforcement partnership," said police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe.
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The high-level gathering will bring together senior law enforcement leaders, including Interpol President Major General Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, Interpol Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza, SAPS National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, and Police Chiefs from across Interpol member countries.
"We have almost 200 police leaders that will spend the next three days discussing their main priorities and how Interpol can support law enforcement from the region," said the organisation's Secretary General, Valdecy Urquiza.
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