The OSCE is donating specialized vehicles and equipment to strengthen the Moldovan Border Police

The OSCE provided specialized vehicles and equipment to the General Inspectorate of the Border Police during a ceremony on October 3, 2024 in Chisinau, Moldova. This was done in support of Moldova’s efforts to prevent and tackle cross-border organized crime.

The donation includes three specialized K9 vehicles, software and Doculus Lumus magnifiers, which are used to check identification documents. These items will enhance the rapid response capabilities of the Moldovan Border Police, identify advanced threat and risk assessments and assist in the detection of forged documents at border crossing points.

“I am sure that the OSCE donation of specialized vehicles for the K9 unit, software tools for the Risk Analysis Department and magnifiers for frontline border guards will further support the Moldovan Border Police in effectively identifying and mitigating threats at the border.” said Izabela Sylwia Hartmann, Deputy Head of the OSCE Mission in Moldova.

“The specialized vehicles and equipment will enable Border Police to efficiently transport police dogs and enhance their ability to detect and prevent cross-border crimes,” said Siv-Katrine Leirtroe, Chief of the OSCE Transnational Threats Unit on Border Security and Management . Department. “Despite mounting challenges, the Moldovan Border Police has demonstrated commendable resilience and unwavering commitment, and we are here to support them in increasing their operational capabilities.”

“This donation represents an important contribution to increasing our operational capabilities to protect the borders of the Republic of Moldova,” said Diana Salcuțan, Deputy Head of the General Inspectorate of the Border Police. “We deeply appreciate the support of the OSCE in strengthening our ability to combat cross-border crimes and ensure the security and stability of our country and the wider region.”

As part of its ongoing efforts, the OSCE will facilitate a study visit for the K9 unit of the Moldovan Border Police to France in November 2024. Training cycles on detecting forged documents with a five-day train-the-trainers course will also continue in January 2025.

These funds were donated as part of “Support to law enforcement authorities in Moldova in response to security challenges in the region” and “Increasing operational awareness of border security and management officials to detect forged documents and imposters at OSCE border crossing points -participating States and Partners for Cooperation” projects. These assets were financed through extrabudgetary assistance from the United States of America.