Canada and G7 security partners to focus on disrupting transnational organized crime

OTTAWA – Interior and security ministers from Canada and the other Group of Seven countries are pledging to work together to aggressively fight transnational organized crime.

Wrapping up a two-day meeting in Ottawa, the G7 ministers expressed commitment Sunday to disrupting the ability of global crime groups to finance and profit from their heinous activities.

In a joint statement, the ministers said transnational criminal organizations are “ruthless in their pursuit of profit, power and influence” through corruption, violence and other illicit means.

“Fighting them requires both a shared global understanding and commitment to co-operation.”

The statement adds that G7 countries recognize the need for “innovative approaches” to address organized crime threats, including use of measures