Asean toughens up on transnational crime


The 17th Asean ministerial meeting on transnational crime (AMMTC) held in Indonesian fishing town of Labuan Bajo on August 21. — FACEBOOK/The Phnom Penh Post/ANN

ASEAN leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing collaboration with dialogue partners and external parties to address transnational crime and strengthen border security in the region.

The commitment was made at the 17th Asean ministerial meeting on transnational crime in the Indonesian fishing town of Labuan Bajo on Aug 21.

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