Speaking at the Cross Border Conference in Belfast today, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, said: “The Cross Border Conference provides a valuable opportunity for both police services, Government departments and partner agencies to meet with one another and discuss the common issues we face in tackling cross border crime." "As has been highlighted on many occasions, we do know that crime knows no borders, and there are criminal networks who will seek to exploit borders to commit serious crime and devastate our communities. And so, it takes a network to defeat a network. I firmly believe by working in partnership we can indeed disrupt and dismantle those networks who seek to take advantage of our communities by flouting the law." “In building on our partnerships, and sharing in the successes and the experiences of others - particularly at events like today’s conference - we strengthen our capabilities. By working side by side we can do more to tackle criminal networks who seek to exploit the border region, and deliver on our mission of keeping people safe.” Pictured at the start of the Cross Border Conference are: Police Service of Northern Ireland Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton; Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA, Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan T.D. and An Garda Síochána Commissioner Drew Harris
