South Sudan’s Inspector General of Police Atem Marol Biar vehemently refuted allegations that the country’s involved in trafficking stolen vehicles, pharmaceuticals, and other valuables from neighboring Sudan.
In an exclusive statement to ST, Biar declared that since assuming office in December 2023, he conducted an official visit to the Bahr El Ghazal states, where he found no substantiating evidence to support these claims.
He emphasized that the South Sudanese government, under President Salva Kiir’s leadership, has devoted substantial efforts and resources to foster peace and stability in Sudan.
“We are not happy to see the security, political, economic, and social situation in Sudan,” Biar remarked.
Additionally, he dismissed allegations of any South Sudanese police officers being in possession of stolen goods from Sudan.
“I have no report or information of any officer possessing a stolen vehicle from Sudan since I assumed the office,” Biar clarified.
Biar’s statement was prompted by reports suggesting that stolen vehicles and pharmaceuticals from Sudan were being traded in Amiet, Abyei, and subsequently reaching Wau in Western Bahr El Ghazal and Equatoria.
Furthermore, Biar reiterated South Sudan’s commitment to collaborating with the rightful owners of stolen property and Sudanese authorities to address this issue effectively.
