Cross-border crime, including human trafficking, drug smuggling, terrorism, and organized crime, poses a serious challenge to law enforcement agencies worldwide. In Kerala, the police force has actively partnered with national and international law enforcement agencies to combat these complex crimes. Collaborations with organizations like Interpol, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and regional international bodies are crucial in breaking the chains of transnational crime networks.
Key Points:
- Interpol Collaboration:
- Kerala Police has strengthened its ties with Interpol to enhance the fight against cross-border terrorism, cybercrime, and drug trafficking. Interpol’s global reach allows Kerala Police to share vital intelligence, track suspects across borders, and coordinate joint operations.
- The state has participated in international crime databases managed by Interpol, making it easier to track criminals involved in illegal activities spanning multiple countries. Kerala Police’s access to Interpol’s network allows for real-time information exchange, particularly in cases involving transnational criminal syndicates.
- Partnership with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB):
- Kerala has become a key partner for NCB in efforts to curb drug smuggling. The state serves as a critical point for international drug trafficking routes. Kerala Police works closely with NCB to monitor and intercept the movement of narcotics through ports, airports, and land borders.
- Specialized units like the Anti-Narcotics Task Force in Kerala coordinate with international agencies to track drug shipments and identify high-profile smugglers, ensuring swift action before drugs enter the state.
- Collaboration with the UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime):
- Kerala Police engages in capacity-building programs with the UNODC, particularly to combat human trafficking and illegal immigration networks. By attending international seminars and training sessions, Kerala Police has sharpened its ability to identify and dismantle human trafficking rings that span across countries.
- Kerala Police also benefits from the UNODC’s intelligence-sharing platforms that help in detecting trends in illegal migration and trafficking activities.
- Joint Anti-Terrorism Task Forces:
- Kerala Police is an active participant in joint counter-terrorism operations with agencies like National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the FBI. These collaborations focus on tracking terrorists, preventing foreign funding of terror activities, and gathering intelligence on cross-border terrorist networks.
- Kerala has been a vital location for countering IS-linked terrorism, with the state collaborating with international partners to disrupt terrorist cells planning attacks within India or abroad.
