Chisinau, Moldova Moldova opens new unit to combat human trafficking, terrorism and cross-border crime Peace and security
Republic of Moldova opened in Chisinau the new headquarters of its Passenger Information Unit, operating within the General Inspectorate of Border Police. This will strengthen the country’s ability to detect and suppress cross-border crimes, including human trafficking.
The project is supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN Program to Suppress the Movement of Terrorists. “The opening of the headquarters of the Passenger Information Unit is an important step in strengthening the state’s ability to predict risks and ensure the safety of citizens,” said Interior Minister Daniela Misail-Nikitin. “We are investing in a modern infrastructure, digital tools and well-trained specialists so that decisions are made based on accurate data, and the response of the authorities is fast and coordinated,” she added. The unit brings together key services under one roof, which allows alarms to be assessed and action taken faster. The unit includes experts from the Moldovan Border Police, the National Police, the Customs Service and the Security and Intelligence Service. “This not only enhances national security and institutional resilience, but also reflects Moldova’s compliance with the EU accession principles,” said IOM Country Manager for Moldova, Esther Ruiz de Azua. The unit is equipped with advanced UN software and has advanced operational and technical capabilities to collect, analyze and quickly respond to passenger data. Moldova is the seventh country to implement the system, following Norway, Luxembourg, Botswana, Georgia, the Philippines and Mongolia. The UN Program to Interdict the Movement of Terrorists assists states in using passenger information in accordance with international standards, privacy laws and principles human rights. It is being implemented under the auspices of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism.
