Guyana inks pact with EU’s SEACOP V to fight transnational crime

SEACOP V Project Director Dominique Bucas (at right) and Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn (left) sign the MOU as EU Ambassador Fernando Ponz Cantó looks on. (Orlando Charles photo)

In a bid to strengthen the fight against transnational crimes in Guyana and across the region, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Union-funded Seaport Cooperation Project-Phase V (SEACOP V).

Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn inked the agreement with SEACOP V Project Director Dominique Bucas and EU Ambassador Fernando Ponz Cantó during a simple ceremony which was held at the Guyana Coast Guard Training facility at Kingston.

During brief remarks, Benn said that the Government of Guyana and the Ministry are “resolute” in the fight against global threats, including organised crime, as well as in ensuring maritime security.