Kathmandu, February 27:

Five-day-long fifth regional training for NCB (National Central Bureau) officers kicked off at National Police Academy, Maharajgun, today. The training is being coordinated by the International Police Organisation.

A total of 30 police officers from Asia and South Pacific region are participating in the training.

According to Interpol section of Nepal Police, 17 countries are taking part. Inaugurating the training, home minister Kamal Thapa said Nepal was committed to combating crime in all its forms .