German Federal Criminal Police Liaison Office donates logistics to NBI
THE German Federal Police Liaison Office (BKA) of the German Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany has generously donated various equipment to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for its nationwide initiatives against human trafficking.
In a ceremony held at the NBI headquarters in Quezon City, NBI Director Medardo G. De Lemos, the German Ambassador to Manila, Dr. Andreas Pfaffernoschke, formalized the donation through the signing of the Deed of Donation.
The German Federal Criminal Police Liaison Office facilitates Police Development Assistance that provides equipment aid, primarily consisting of training resources such as command and operational tools, IT hardware and software infrastructure projects, among others, to fulfill its objective of improving police cooperation worldwide.
The contributions from the German Federal Criminal Police Liaison Office encompass a variety of items which includes 10 units Laptop, 2 units Desktop Scanner, 2 units Copier Kyocera, 15 units Printer Brother, 2 sets PC Desktop, 10 units Anti-Virus, 5 units Windows operating system, 5 units Application Software, 20 sets Office Table with mobile cabinet, and 10 units Office Chair.
Last September 25, 2023, BKA also donated various logistics to NBI including Hyundai van, laptop computers, body cams, drone with remote control, and electric scooters, among others.
Expressing profound gratitude, NBI Director Medardo G. de Lemos recognized German Ambassador, Dr. Andreas Pfaffernoschke, Ulrich Gundlach of the German Federal Criminal Police Liaison Office (BKA), and Alexander Schmidt, First Secretary for Political Affairs, along with other members of the German delegation. He emphasized that their donations will significantly enhance the operational capabilities of NBI Agents and Investigators.
De Lemos underscored that the NBI remains unwavering in its commitment to the persistent pursuit of combatting and eliminating various forms of criminality, such as human trafficking and online sexual exploitation. Further, the deployment of the equipment will prove advantageous as it will be a great support for the NBI to effectively enforce laws and promote peace and order.
