Greater precision in investigations, faster evidence processing, and an enhanced capacity to handle complex cases, alongside increased public confidence in police findings, are now possible thanks to the state-of-the-art DNA laboratory at the Technical-Criminalistics and Forensic Expertise Center of the General Police Inspectorate. The facility was made operational through the EU4Reforms – DNA project.
Since its launch, forensic experts have conducted dozens of analyses and generated genetic profiles that have provided direct support to criminal investigations. Beyond the figures, this progress reflects a modern capability that strengthens the evidentiary value of forensic results, brings greater clarity to investigative processes, and enhances the institutional response to increasingly sophisticated forms of crime.
Advanced technologies enable significantly higher precision in testing, improving both the speed and quality of investigations. At the same time, specialised training delivered both domestically and in Lithuania equips experts to apply modern techniques with confidence and to handle each piece of evidence with the rigor required for a well-substantiated case.
The event brought together senior officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the General Police Inspectorate, alongside the Minister of the Interior of Lithuania, Vladislav Kondratovič, as well as representatives of the European Union and forensic experts from Lithuania and Moldova.
“For the Ministry of Internal Affairs, this marks an important step in modernization, enabling more efficient investigations and strengthening institutional capacity in the interest of justice, public safety, and Moldova’s European path”, stated Minister Daniella Misail-Nichitin.
“The results achieved reflect the National Police’s commitment to building an interoperable system focused on citizen safety, fully aligned with European standards and values”, said Viorel Cernăuțeanu, Chief of the National Police.
The laboratory was established as part of the EU4Reforms – DNA project, with the support of the European Union and the Central Project Management Agency of Lithuania. It represents a significant step toward a police service that is better trained, better equipped, and more responsive to the needs of citizens.
