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International police cooperation just scored a major win as Morocco arrested its fifth Swedish fugitive in 30 days. The teamwork shows how countries working together can track down serious criminals across continents.
Nigerian police tracked down and recovered two government vehicles stolen at gunpoint in Abuja after they were smuggled across borders to Burkina Faso. The successful international operation shows how cross-border cooperation is breaking up vehicle trafficking networks across West Africa.
An international anti-trafficking organization is now the first aid group to screen potential employees through INTERPOL's criminal databases, adding a powerful new shield for survivors already traumatized by exploitation. The partnership closes dangerous gaps that allowed abusers to move between humanitarian jobs undetected.
Kenya just became the first in its region to integrate INTERPOL's global crime-fighting tools into national police training. Officers now learn to use international databases and secure communication systems to catch criminals who cross borders.
A massive 12-day operation across 119 countries rescued over 4,400 potential human trafficking victims and arrested nearly 3,800 suspects. The coordinated effort shows what's possible when law enforcement agencies work together across borders.