Consolidation of investigation capabilities, criminal prosecution and solving biological, radiological and nuclear chemical offenses (CBRN) within the Moldovan legal system.

Between April 1-3, 2025, the head of the Control and Supervisory Section was of ANRRR, Mr. Alexandru Calancecea participated in the simulation process regarding biological, radiological and nuclear chemical crimes, carried out within the National Institute of Justice (INJ), with the support of the UN Interregional Institute for Research in the field of Crime ( The pilot project started in 2024, the first of its kind in the Republic of Moldova, which aims to strengthen the institutional ability to deliver training in this field, so that INJ becomes a specialized regional center in CBRN.
During three days, key actors: judges, prosecutors, criminal prosecutors, in accordance. and with the standard operational procedures, criminal cases based on fictitious scenarios. The training exercises were led by national and international experts who offered detailed presentations on CBRN processes, secure storage and transportation of CBRN materials, as well as the structure of the preliminary phase, the hearing and the judicial investigation. The practical sessions included the prior examination of the trial, the preparation of the preliminary hearing, the judicial investigation for both types of cases, being completed with the sentence pronouncement. Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear ”is funded by the European Commission within the European Union initiative on CBRN excellence centers.