Last Friday, I met with the Hon. Minister of Home Affairs Iipumbu and NAMPOL Inspector General Shikongo to transfer US$2M in advanced U.S. forensic technology to NAMPOL’s Forensic Science Institute.
I reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to support Namibia’s efforts to strengthen its legal and regulatory frameworks to combat illegal trafficking of timber and wildlife to ensure that lawful trade prevails over criminal enterprise.
I encouraged my team and our Namibian counterparts to make #USNamLawEnforcementCooperation part of our everyday operations. Together, we can build a safer, more secure, and more prosperous future for both our nations.
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Illegal timber trafficking isn’t solely an environmental issue - it’s organized crime.
Yesterday, I transferred key equipment for Namibia’s Wood Identification & Screening Center to Hon. Minister Lucia Iipumbu and Inspector General Joseph Shikongo.
With $2M in advanced U.S. forensic technology, Namibia now has the only law-enforcement agency in Africa with this capability to identify illegally trafficked timber and disrupt criminal networks.
Strong enforcement protects natural resources, legitimate trade, and economic security.
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