FIA, UK Home Office agree to deepen joint fight against organized crime

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 2nd May, 2026) Director General Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) held a high-level meeting with a delegation from the UK Home Office at FIA Headquarters to enhance cooperation against transnational organized crime.

An official told APP on Saturday that the delegation included Ms. Gemma Wilson (First Secretary – Justice and Home Affairs), Ms. Shannon Duckworth (International Operations Liaison), and Mr. Oliver Patten (Second Secretary – Security and Justice).

He said both sides discussed matters of mutual interest with a focus on strengthening collaboration in investigating organized crime and addressing emerging transnational threats.

The official said the DG FIA highlighted the agency’s strategic priorities, including intelligence-led operations, disruption of criminal networks and strengthening institutional response mechanisms.

He said emphasis was laid on enhanced international cooperation, timely information sharing and coordinated efforts to tackle increasingly complex cross-border crimes.

The official said the UK delegation appreciated FIA’s operational initiatives and reaffirmed support for capacity building, intelligence sharing and technical cooperation.

He said both sides also explored avenues for joint investigations, improved information-sharing mechanisms and expanded training collaboration.

The official said the meeting concluded with a shared resolve to further strengthen cooperation between FIA and the UK Home Office to combat organized crime and enhance law enforcement coordination./APP-rzr-mkz