Abdellatif Hammouchi attends 8th INTERPOL meeting for security chiefs in MENA region
The event took place on September 3 and 4 at the INTERPOL headquarters in Lyon, France, bringing together top security officials from the region, including representatives from Comoros, Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan, and Mauritania.
According to a statement from the General Directorate of National Security, Hammouchi led the Moroccan delegation at this significant security meeting, which served as an opportunity for the kingdom’s security services to present their experience in combating emerging regional crimes.
The discussions also focused on new security challenges in the region, such as organized crime, financial flows from cyber piracy, recruitment and rapid radicalization online, funding through cryptocurrencies, and the risks of terrorist attacks using drones and other unconventional threats.
The Moroccan delegation delivered a comprehensive presentation on sharing expertise and information related to combating cybercrime and its evolving forms.
The presentation underscored the growing threats posed by the misuse of new technologies for criminal or terrorist purposes.
During the meeting, INTERPOL showcased a variety of solutions, applications, and databases designed to address emerging threats and risks.
These included the development of INTERPOL’s biometric platform, assessments of global criminal threats, and enhancements to INTERPOL’s analytical and intelligence network.
The organization also highlighted its support mechanisms for member countries in training and combating various forms of transnational crime.
On the sidelines of the meeting, Hammouchi held a bilateral meeting with Nile Cotton, the newly appointed Director of Cybercrime at INTERPOL.
The discussion centered on projects and prospects for joint cooperation between Morocco and the international police organization in mitigating risks associated with the use of technology in criminal and terrorist activities.
Hammouchi also conducted a field visit to the “INTERPOL Command and Coordination Center” at the organization’s general secretariat.
He engaged with officials at the center to explore ways to enhance cooperation in cross-border investigations and international pursuits of wanted individuals.
The Moroccan delegation also engaged in bilateral and multilateral discussions with INTERPOL officials and security and police leaders from the MENA region.
These talks focused on coordinating efforts to address security challenges and risks from a shared perspective capable of responding to the regional and international expansion of organized crime and terrorism.
