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Malawi prepares national strategy against organised crime

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The Malawian government is preparing a new national strategy to tackle organised criminal networks operating across borders. Interior Security Minister Peter Mukhito says the country will strengthen its response to traffickers, cybercriminals and other organised crime groups, according to Nyasa Times.

Malawi is preparing a new national strategy against cross-border organised crime, targeting in particular trafficking networks, cybercriminals and other criminal groups operating across borders. Interior Security Minister Peter Mukhito said the country would not give in to these networks, according to Nyasa Times.

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