The U.S. Defence Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has transferred a triage laboratory valued at USD 733,490 to the Forensics Department of the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).

This handover marks the culmination of a 2-year collaborative project between the two agencies.

Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Shalva Tadumadze, and Director of the Forensic Department, Tengiz Sisauri, met with representatives from the U.S. Department of Defence and the DTRA to formalise the transfer.

The Georgian delegation expressed gratitude to their American counterparts for their ongoing support.

As the Deputy Minister underlined, the new laboratory will significantly enhance the capabilities of the Ministry’s Forensic Department. The MIA maintains active cooperation with the Defence Threat Reduction Agency. Over the years, this partnership has facilitated the successful implementation of numerous projects across various sectors.