Tribratanews.polri.go.id – Jakarta. Inspector General Johanis Asadoma, the Chief of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Regional Police, has made a commitment to combatting human trafficking in the province. His statement was made in response to the phenomenon of the severe human trafficking targeting the province residents.
“NTT residents are often victims of human trafficking, while the province is also serving as a transit point for international trafficking human networks to Australia,” he said.
Recognizing the severity of the problem, he has taken proactive steps. One of these steps includes a training program in partnership with several local and international agencies, including from Australia. The training was held at Sotis Hotel in Kupang and concluded on Thursday (9/8/23).
In addition to training programs, the NTT police are working closely with relevant agencies to provide guidance and counseling to local residents to help them avoid falling victim to trafficking.
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