Arab Conference of Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Calls for Keeping Pace with Transformations in Drug Crimes - Sarmad
The Arab Conference of Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies in Tunisia called for developing national plans, enhancing cooperation, and combating money laundering.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
The 40th Arab Conference of Heads of Drug Control Agencies, concluding its sessions in Tunis on Thursday, called on member states to develop national plans, strategies, and legislation to keep pace with the transformations witnessed by drug-related crimes in the Arab region and worldwide.
The General Secretariat of the Arab Ministers of Interior Council stated in a press release that the conference emphasized the need to enhance cooperation among Arab agencies in the field of drug control, enabling them to anticipate future developments, particularly regarding the emergence of new types of drugs.
The final statement commended the working paper prepared by Kuwait on emerging trends and threats posed by manufactured drugs, urging drug control agencies in member states to make use of it.
It also called for giving due importance to conducting parallel financial investigations into individuals involved in drug trafficking cases and money laundering crimes derived from drug trade, as well as the use of cryptocurrencies in this context.
Regarding the Arab Drug Observatory, the conference urged member states that have not yet appointed their contact points for the Observatory to do so, thereby strengthening the Observatory’s ability to carry out its functions. It also called on countries that do not have national drug observatories to establish them, contributing to facilitating the provision of necessary information and data to the Arab Drug Observatory.
As part of efforts to intensify awareness campaigns, the conference designated the period from June 22 to 28 of each year as the Arab Week for Drug Prevention and Control, urging member states to celebrate it and intensify awareness programs during this period.
The conference was hosted by the General Secretariat of the Arab Ministers of Interior Council in Tunis, with participation from heads of drug control agencies and representatives from the interior ministries of Arab countries, including Kuwait, represented by Major General Mohammed Qabazard, Director General of the General Administration for Drug Control at the Ministry of Interior.
