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A training workshop on collection, analysis and exchange of data between competent authorities of the Central Asian countries on illicit movement of drugs along the Northern route was held on 24-25 September 2024 in Almaty at CARICC.

The event held in hybrid format was attended by representatives of competent authorities of CARICC Member States, the Centre's observer countries, the UNODC Information Centre for researching and analyzing transnational threats related to drugs and crime (Information Centre), the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration Almaty office.

CARICC experts delivered a presentation on main indicators of drug situation in the region and detailed structure of drug crimes and seized narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors. Head of the Information Centre informed about activities of the Centre and results of ongoing monitoring of situation in Afghanistan. Delegations of Central Asian countries made presentations on drug situation in their countries.

The meeting also discussed current challenges in countering illicit drug trafficking, ways to improve cooperation mechanisms with regard to new trends and developments in drug situation.  

In conclusion, participants developed a list of recommendations to improve data collection, analysis and sharing in combating illicit drug trafficking. 

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A meeting of the Council of National Coordinators of the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre for Combating Illicit Trafficking of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and their Precursors was held on 12 September in Ashgabat.

During the meeting parties reviewed new trends of drug situation development in CARICC Member States, discussed measures and proposals for stabilization. An agreement was reached to arrange a working meeting of representatives of counter-narcotics agencies of CARICC Member States and countries where drug trafficking routes pass through their territories.

This event featured a briefing on “Goals, objectives, achievements and prospects of CARICC as a regional mechanism for countering drug threat”. Representatives of competent authorities of CARICC Member States, diplomatic missions and international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan took part in the briefing.

The events in Ashgabat were carried out as part of Turkmenistan chairmanship at CARICC.

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CARICC Director A. Yazlyyev took part in the Tenth International Scientific and Practical Conference of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure and the Second Conference of the Commonwealth of Independent States on Combating Terrorism and Extremism, held in Tashkent on 4-5 September 2024.

Delegations of competent authorities of the SCO and CIS member states, as well as representatives of international specialized organizations, research and educational institutions took part in the work of these forums.

The meetings discussed topical subjects of countering terrorism and related crimes such as illegal migration, money laundering and drug trafficking.

In his statement CARICC Director highlighted close linkages between drug trafficking and illegal migration, terrorism and extremism and emphasized that Central Asia remains one of the key regions in the context of transnational organized crime, especially with regard to drug trafficking.

An active phase of the joint anti-terrorist exercise “Vostok-Antiterror - 2024” was held on 5 September at the training ground of the State Security Service of Uzbekistan. Special services units demonstrated skills in hostage rescue and neutralization of terrorists, and also practiced actions to quell massive riots.

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CARICC delegation headed by Director A. Yazlyyev took part in the Annual Programme Steering Committee Meeting established under the Project “Strengthening Cross-Border Cooperation” of the UNODC Programme for Central Asia 2022-2025 held in Tashkent on 15-16 August 2024.

CARICC introduced an initiative to create an information and communication system aimed at enabling competent authorities of the CARICC Member States and observers to perform initial checks of information against records of created duplicate objects in CARICC database.

The event also featured a meeting between the CARICC Director and Mr. Oliver Stolpe, newly appointed UNODC Regional Representative for Central Asia.

During the meeting, they discussed the status and prospects of UNODC engagement with CARICC in implementation of joint technical advisory assistance projects for Central Asian countries.

Tuesday, 13 August 2024 09:25

Training on specialized analytical software

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CARICC, with the assistance of the OSCE Office in Bishkek, conducted a training course on operation of specialized software as well as navigation mapping program "SAS.Planet" for officers of analytical departments of the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic from 5 to 9 August 2024 in Cholpon-Ata.

Participants of the training acquired basic skills in organizing and conducting analysis of large data arrays using specialized software as well as the navigation mapping program "SAS.Planet".

Sessions were organized through a combination of several teaching methods, such as presentations, blitzes with participants and practical exercises.

Trainees commented that the training course fully met their expectations and proved to be highly useful in their daily work activities, and emphasized high preparation level of the event and instructors, entertaining and relaxed way of delivery.

Wednesday, 07 August 2024 14:03

Meeting at CARICC

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CARICC Director Atageldi Yazlyyev met with Kaspars Valpeteris, Regional Coordinator of the EU Action Against Drugs and Organised Crime (EU-ACT) in Almaty on 7 August 2024.

Second phase of the EU-ACT 2 project, launched in June 2023, will last 4 years and is being implemented by a consortium of European countries including Spain, France and Italy.

K.Valpeteris informed that EU-ACT 2 project objective is to ensure implementation of EU interests in the field of security in Central Asia in close cooperation with international partners and competent authorities of the countries in the region.

The project aims to build capacity of law enforcement agencies to exchange information and carry out joint operations and investigations to combat transregional organized crime, while enhancing their human resource capacity through joint exercises and exchange of best practices.

During the meeting parties discussed current matters of cooperation in countering drug trafficking in Central Asia with a focus on increased efficiency of transregional cooperation with the European Union countries, and other topics of mutual interest.

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A high-level event on the occasion of the adoption of the UN General Assembly resolution on “Central Asia's unified resolve and cooperation to effectively address and counter drug-related challenges” was held in Vienna on 26 July 2024.

The event was organized by the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the United Nations (Vienna) and the National Center on Drug Control under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

It was co-organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Permanent Missions of Central Asian countries in Vienna.

Uzbekistan informed that the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on 4 June 2024 emphasizing willingness of the Central Asian countries to cooperate effectively in tackling problems related to drug trafficking.

Mr. A. Yazlyyev, CARICC Director, in his speech highlighted that relevance of the adopted resolution is dictated by current development of drug situation in the Central Asian region against the background of growing proliferation of synthetic drugs. He pointed out the possibility to actively use CARICC capacity at international level in accomplishing goals and objectives of the resolution.

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An extraordinary meeting of the Council of National Coordinators of Member States of the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre for Combating Illicit Trafficking of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and their Precursors was held in hybrid format on 12 July 2024 in Almaty.

Parties considered matters of organization of CARICC activities, including its further funding by Member States through voluntary contributions.

Council members took note of information on draft Fundraising Strategy for CARICC and decided to submit their suggestions and comments on this document for consolidation.

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