The DG said the essence of the collaboration is to synergise with the Interpol and to make sure that the agency is promptly alerted whenever GM seed or grain comes into the country without Biosafety permit and to also ascertain country of origin and those involved. Rufus said NBMA has signed memorandum of understanding with other sister agencies, in a bid to ensure its mandate is achieved, noting that collaboration with the centre will help the agency to deliver on its mandate. Responding, head of the Interpol NCB, Subair said the Interpol is ready and very willing to collaborate with the agency to ensure that the mandate of the NBMA is achieved, noting that there are very key areas Interpol can collaborate with the Agency. The CP assured of the Interpol’s collaboration with the agency in terms of training, provision of protective kits and equipment for staff of the NBMA, among others. Subair later led the NBMA’s delegation to the centre’s cybercrime unit and the digital resource centre.

Source: The Guardian June 03, 2018 03:45 UTC