He also said joining Interpol would strengthen Vanuatu's ability to cooperate with international law enforcement agencies in order to tackle transnational crime syndicates.

Police from New Zealand and Australia will increase their presence in the Pacific as part of a new agreement to tackle transnational crime.

Photo: Fijian Government He said smugglers should think again if they believe the region doesn't have the resources or know-how to tackle transnational crime.