The capacities of the Moldovan National Police employees to manage public order and safety crises are receiving a significant boost thanks to a generous donation from the Kingdom of Spain. The donation ceremony was attended by Adrian Efros, the Minister of Internal Affairs, Fernando Grande-Marlaska Gomez, the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Kingdom of Spain, and Lilian Carabet, the Deputy Chief of the General Inspectorate of Police.
The donation, which includes modern equipment such as tablets, monitors, body cameras and more, will play a crucial role in enhancing the operational capabilities of the police force and facilitating evidence – gathering activities. This support will ensure that human rights are respected during interventions, thereby guaranteeing the fairness of actions taken by police.
During the event, Adrian Efros expressed his gratitude for the generosity and support of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain, noting that with this donation the national police will be able to provide more efficient and improved services to its citizens. This timely intervention demonstrates that the Republic of Moldova has allies and is not facing challenges alone.
“Spain is one of our strategic partners, and our collaboration in combating organized crime, terrorism and maintaining public order sets an exemplary standard. With the assistance of our Spanish colleagues, our police will have access to state-of-the-art IT equipment, communications systems and video recording devices. This donation will greatly enhance our efforts in combating organized crime, human trafficking and arms trafficking”, stated Minister Adrian Efros.
Lilian Carabet, Deputy Head of the General Police Inspectorate, emphasized, “We are grateful for the support provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kingdom of Spain, and we are committed to working closely together to achieve the objectives outlined in the Roadmap for implementing the priority actions in the field of home affairs as part of the accession process to the European Union”.
Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska Gomez expressed his satisfaction, stating, “After completing the necessary steps and procedures, I am delighted to be able to follow up on the request of the Republic of Moldova today by handing over IT equipment that will enhance the capacities of the Moldovan Ministry of Internal Affairs in combating organized crime and trafficking in human beings and firearms”.
The donation amounts to almost €1 million.
