Interior Minister commends efforts in Combating Trafficking in Persons

Manama, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior, met with Brigadier Abdulaziz Al Rumaihi, Director-General of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science, and directorate's officers. Lieutenant General Tariq Al Hassan, the Chief of Public Security, was present. The meeting was held on World Day against Trafficking in Persons, celebrated annually on July 30. The minister commended Bahrain's human rights milestones in line with the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. He highlighted the support and follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to further enhance human rights, freedom and various national work. He said that Bahrain's success in combating trafficking in persons and protecting its international status, for the seventh year in a row, needs more efforts to reinforce this global status. He thanked the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science, particularly the A nti-Human Trafficking Directorate, for its sincere efforts, performance enhancement and commitment to security responsibility. He noted the significance of benefiting from available technologies in security work to enhance security alertness and the use of artificial intelligence (AI). He affirmed the essential role of follow-up, analysis, comparison, and accuracy of information in security work in dealing with crimes, including digital crimes. The Director-General of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science thanked the Interior Minister for his endless support in enabling the Anti-Human Trafficking Directorate to effectively carry out its security role. He commended the Chief's follow-up on all security work and performance. During the meeting, the minister honoured some of the affiliates of the Anti-Human Trafficking Directorate and commended their sincere efforts. He wished them the best in serving the Kingdom. Source: Bahrain News Agency