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- Department was set up after a directive from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
- It aims to eliminate crimes by dismantling criminal networks in coordination with local and international authorities
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior established the General Department for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking Crimes on Thursday to further ensure the public safety.
The newly established body will be linked to the General Directorate of Public Security, following a directive from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The ministry said that the department aims to combat crimes that infringe on personal rights, violate fundamental freedoms under Islamic Shariah laws, or undermine individual dignity.
It also aims to eliminate crimes by dismantling criminal networks in coordination with local and international authorities, the SPA added.