VICTORIA, Seychelles — The Seychelles Police have officially received a new canine unit facility donated by the United Arab Emirates. Construction of the state-of-the-art K-9 Unit building, designed to accommodate eight dogs and their handlers, began in 2023. It was formally handed over to Commissioner of Police Ted Barbe by the UAE’s chargé d’affaires, Ahmed Al Neyadi, during a ceremony held on Monday morning at the site in Barbarons, Grand Anse Mahé.
The facility is expected to enhance the operational capacity of the police canine unit, which plays a vital role in detection work, public order operations, and search and rescue missions. The UAE’s continued support to Seychelles’ security institutions reflects the strong bilateral ties between the two countries, with cooperation extending across law enforcement, training, and capacity building.
Speaking at the handover, Commissioner Barbe thanked the government of the United Arab Emirates for the generous donation and commended the construction teams for delivering a modern facility that meets international standards. The new building is set to be operational in the coming weeks.
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