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47 countries participated in the internationalization campaign.
During a special mission coordinated by Interpol with 47 countries, including the UAE, at least 430 victims of human trafficking were rescued from all over the world.
The five-day operation called “The liberterra” in July also arrested 286 criminal gangs and identified 4,000 illegal immigrants from 74 countries.
Authorities said at a virtual press conference coordinated by Interpol and the UAE Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Monday that many victims need medical, psychological and housing assistance and receive protection services.
Approximately 500,000 cross-checks involving human trafficking were conducted during the special operation. The authorities added that three temporary international operations offices have been established, one of which is in Abu Dhabi, to coordinate the mission’s activities.
Lieutenant Colonel Dana Humid Al Marzouqi, head of the International Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of the Interior, said that the National Anti-Human Trafficking Committee has done a lot of work in coordinating efforts around the world and eradicating human trafficking in the UAE.
“The UAE is currently continuing its efforts to protect and recover victims of human trafficking. We also have a dedicated hotline to facilitate reporting of cases,” she said.
“Given the transnational nature of human trafficking, no country can fight human smuggling alone. Cross-border cooperation is essential. This is where Interpol plays a key role, especially in promoting information sharing and business cooperation between member states. INTERPOL also helps countries develop long-term capabilities through training, activities and access to resources.”
The most recent special operation played an important role by the UAE, led by Interpol in cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the International Organization for Migration and the Khartoum Regional Operations Center Lt-Col Al Marzouqi.
“The UAE looks forward to continuing and deepening its extensive cooperation with Interpol in the coming years,” she said.
Ilana de Wilde, head of organized crime and emerging crimes at INTERPOL, said that the active participation of member states is “very important” in the fight against smuggling criminal networks.
She said: “We have carried out this operation alongside the state and organizations by sharing information about human traffickers, tracking their activities, conducting investigations and arresting criminals.”
The official pointed out that as the Covid-19 pandemic has caused economic problems and prompted some people to go out in search of greener pastures, there has been an increase in the number of victims of human trafficking, especially in Africa and Asia.
ismail@khaleejtimes.com
Ismail Sebowawo
As a professional journalist from Kampala, Uganda, Ismail is a happy father with a strong attachment to the family and noble values to humans. For the past 13 years, he has been engaged in journalism in the UAE, covering the country’s parliament (FNC) and criminal activities, including the Abu Dhabi police, prosecutors and courts. He also reported on important issues in education, public health and the environment, and has a keen interest in human stories. In fulfilling his reporting duties, he served the Ugandan community in Abu Dhabi because he wanted to see his fellow citizens happy. Exercise and reading are part of his free time.
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