Support Taiwan in Making the World a Safer Place
Including Taiwan in INTERPOL will aid in combating increasingly sophisticated transnational crime.
Commentary
Taiwan possesses strong law enforcement capabilities and collaborates with friendly partners in criminal investigations. Real-time exchange of information is crucial in combating transnational crime.
Unfortunately, due to its exclusion from INTERPOL, Taiwan can only access crucial intelligence indirectly. This delay in receiving information often renders it outdated, creating a challenging environment that allows transnational crime to flourish and worsen the harm caused.
International Cooperation Is Essential in Law Enforcement
Article 2 of the INTERPOL Constitution emphasizes promoting mutual assistance between all criminal police authorities. With the evolution of transnational crime in recent years, exacerbated by technological advancements, international collaboration becomes more critical.
To address these cross-border criminal activities effectively, nations must work together, share information, and engage in mutual assistance, aligning with the principles of the INTERPOL Constitution.
INTERPOL President Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi stressed the importance of openly sharing intelligence, strategies, and resources to combat global threats like transnational crime, human trafficking, and terrorism.
By learning from one another, cooperating, and sharing intelligence, countries can better identify and address criminal trends, thereby enhancing global security.
This year’s focus on international police cooperation is “police integrity, accountability, and oversight,” vital values that underpin trust, crime prevention, and justice, playing a crucial role in fostering international security.
Taiwan, committed to strengthening international connections, looks forward to collaborating with other nations to create a more peaceful, secure, and prosperous future.
One of World’s Safest Countries
Taiwan, operating independently in various sectors, boasts extensive experience in combatting transnational crime such as telecommunication fraud, drug trafficking, cyberattacks, organized crime, and terrorism.
Recognized by the international community for its crime-fighting achievements, Taiwan’s well-trained law enforcement officers make it a significant partner in promoting peace and aiding vulnerable populations.
With Taiwan consistently ranking high in safety and quality of life indices, its collaboration with INTERPOL would further enhance global security efforts.
International Security Network
Despite Taiwan’s passports allowing visa-free entry to many countries, criminal syndicates have illicitly traded these passports, leading to security threats and disorder.
However, Taiwan’s current exclusion from INTERPOL hampers its access to timely crime information, hindering efforts to prevent criminal activities.
Justice, Law, and Order
In a specific 2017 case, Taiwan’s delayed notification by INTERPOL hindered the apprehension of a criminal, showcasing the importance of timely information sharing in international investigations.
Taiwan’s involvement in fighting transnational crime, exemplified by its actions in aiding the investigation of piracy crimes, underscores its commitment to upholding justice and global security.
Making the World a Safer Place
Taiwan’s exclusion from INTERPOL, despite its contributions in combating transnational crime, limits the effectiveness of cross-border investigations.
Granting Taiwan observer status in INTERPOL would bolster global security efforts and mitigate political barriers hindering crime-fighting initiatives.
Promoting Taiwan’s participation in INTERPOL’s activities would enhance international cooperation, ultimately leading to a safer world where justice prevails.
Views expressed in this article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
