NI and ROI police forces publish joint cross-border strategy

Police services in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have said that by working together they can “do more to tackle criminal networks who seek to exploit the border region”.

A cross-border initiative between the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and An Garda Síochána will run from 2025 to 2027.

Speaking in County Cavan, PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said it “represented a strengthened commitment towards enhanced law enforcement provision and intelligence-sharing”.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the strategy would build on the relationship the forces have already established.

“It also represents a strengthened commitment towards enhanced law enforcement provision and intelligence-sharing between both our organisations in the midst of evolving threats and challenges derived from a rapidly changing geo-political and criminal landscape,” added Mr Harris.