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ASEAN regional security and crime cooperation

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ASEAN member states have engaged in high-level discussions to strengthen regional cooperation against transnational crime and security threats. In late September 2026, law enforcement leaders met in Hanoi to address the rise of criminal fugitives, terrorism, human trafficking, and cyber-enabled scams. During this summit, officials emphasized the need for improved legal frameworks, specifically calling for the acceleration of the ASEAN Extradition Agreement and increased bilateral prisoner transfer agreements to prevent criminals from using advanced technology to evade detection. Following this, in mid-October 2026, the 9th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Drug Matters was held virtually. This session focused on drug trafficking as a primary driver of organized crime. Participants also moved to extend the implementation period of the ASEAN Work Plan on Securing Communities Against Illicit Drugs 2016–2025. From 19 to 21 October 2026, the Philippines hosted the 20th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime in Metro Manila. This summit expanded the regional focus to include money laundering, arms smuggling, and the protection of children from online sexual abuse and exploitation, with specific attention paid to risks posed by artificial intelligence-generated content. The meeting sought to enhance information sharing and coordinate enforcement to dismantle cross-border online scam operations and trafficking networks. During the plenary, the Brunei Darussalam delegation reaffirmed its commitment to combating terrorism, violent extremism, and online scams, while noting its recent upgrade to Tier 2 in the United States 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report.

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  1. 2026-10-22 04:02 UTC ASEAN regional security and crime cooperation
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