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CARICC organized an exhibition on its information and analytical products during the 67th Session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs taking place in Vienna from 13 to 22 March 2024.

As part of its analytical functions, CARICC continuously monitors drug situation in the region. Based on collected data the Centre carries out a strategic analysis of drug situation in order to identify areas of joint actions of competent authorities. For this purpose, the Centre has conducted a number of analytical studies, which were presented to competent authorities.

Moreover, CARICC works on preparation and publication of studies, recommendations and methodological manuals in counter-narcotics. A number of informational and analytical documents have recently been produced, some of which are provided in the form of QR codes, with an option of scanning and downloading to gadgets.

More than 1000 analytical works have been published and shared over the 15-year period of CARICC functioning.

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CARICC delegation took part in the 67th Session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) taking place from 13 to 22 March 2024 in Vienna. During the High-Level Segment of the 67th Session of the CND a side-event was organized jointly with the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan on "CARICC Capabilities in Countering Modern Challenges of the Spread of Synthetic Drugs". The event was attended by leadership and representatives of competent authorities of CARICC member states, observer states, UN Office on Drugs and Crime and other international organizations. Attendees were provided information on CARICC activities, which operates in Almaty under the auspices of the United Nations as a regional intergovernmental body aimed at assisting in organization and coordination of international operations to combat illicit drug trafficking. In particular, 84 counter-narcotics operations, including international controlled delivery, have been carried out under the coordination of the Centre. About 7.5 tons of drugs and more than 62 tons of precursors have been seized, and 121 leaders and active members of organized crime groups have been arrested. Representatives of CARICC member states underscored the significant role of the Centre in countering drug trafficking and stated that the increasing production and smuggling of methamphetamine in the region calls for further consolidation of efforts of the parties around CARICC as an effective platform for international counter-narcotics cooperation.
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Analyst of CARICC Information and Analytical Unit took part in the meeting of the UNODC Regional Programme for Afghanistan and Neighbouring Countries Regional Working Group on Forensic Capacity and Illicit Drugs (RWGFD) in Almaty on 28-29 February 2024.

The event was also attended by representatives of competent authorities of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan and Iran, experts from the International Narcotics Control Board and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

During the meeting participants exchanged information on situation in the area of drug and precursor trafficking in West and Central Asia and development of regional responses.    

CARICC analyst made suggestions on implementing regular stages of operations to combat spread of synthetic drugs - "REFLEX"; and to counter diversion of precursors - "Substitute".

Participants prepared recommendations based on discussions.

Friday, 01 March 2024 17:43

Training on specialized software usage

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CARICC staff member delivered a regular training for officers of analytical departments of the GKNB Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic from 26 to 28 February 2024 in Bishkek on practical application of specialized software for information analysis.

During the training participants were shown basic theoretical knowledge and practical skills in organizing and carrying out strategic and operational data analysis using software.

In general participants of the training course stated that training material fully met their expectations and was helpful in setting up and conducting data analysis.

Wednesday, 28 February 2024 07:51

Meeting at CITCO

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CARICC Director A. Yazlyyev met with leadership of the Intelligence Center for Counter-Terrorism and Organized Crime (CITCO) in Madrid on 26 February 2024.

Marife Mateos, Head of the Organized Crime Unit of CITCO, welcoming the CARICC delegation congratulated successful joint controlled delivery operation from Kazakhstan to Spain. This was the first such effort between Spain and the CIS countries involving law enforcement agencies of both countries and coordinated by CITCO and CARICC.

Then CARICC expert made a presentation on trends of drug situation in Central Asia. He pointed out growth of drug seizures in the region, which may lead to further deterioration of the situation not only in Central Asia, but also beyond its borders. Attention was drawn to the importance of CARICC cooperation with other regional organizations.

The Spanish side expressed interest in expanding bilateral cooperation, including obtaining observer status at CARICC to further develop mutually beneficial collaboration in combating transnational drug crime.

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A seminar on countering trafficking in drugs, in particular Lyrica (pregabalin), was held in Kuwait City, Kuwait, from 5 to 7 February 2024.

The event was organized by the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences, the Gulf Gulf Cooperation Council Criminal Information Center to Combat Drugs (GCC CIC) and the General Directorate of Drug Control of the Ministry of Interior of the State of Kuwait.

Delegations from Oman, the State of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the State of Kuwait, Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, as well as experts from GCC CIC, US DEA, INCB and CARICC participated in the workshop.

The event aimed at developing an effective strategy for the Gulf countries to combat drug trafficking and prevent the abuse of narcotic drugs, as well as sharing successful regional and international experiences in preventing substance abuse, including Lyrica (pregabalin).

Participants exchanged information on drug situation in their respective countries and discussed measures to enhance cooperation in addressing distribution of new psychoactive substances.

CARICC representative made a presentation on current development of drug situation in Central Asia, informed about ongoing measures on organization and implementation of joint counternarcotics operations, provided information on analytical products of the Centre, and made suggestions on enhancing collaboration between Central Asian and Gulf countries.

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CARICC Information and Analytical Unit staff members participated in an online meeting of the sub-working group on precursor interdiction established under the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats on 17 January 2024.

The event was chaired by Mr. Jonathan Earles, INL/GPP foreign affairs officer, coordinator of the sub-working group meetings.

CARICC made a presentation on current drug situation in CARICC Member States. It was pointed out that drug situation in the region is characterized by increased production of opiates and methamphetamine in Afghanistan, emergence of new types of synthetic drugs and distribution methods. Over 40 tons of precursors were seized in CARICC Member States in 9 months of 2023 alone, an increase of 144% or more compared to the same period in 2022. In this context, CARICC initiated Operation "Substitute" to identify and intercept smuggled shipments of acetic anhydride, acetyl chloride and ammonium chloride to Afghanistan. CARICC also expressed its readiness to conduct a subsequent phase of Operation "Substitute" in 2024, and to provide premises to host its international operational coordination unit.

Friday, 22 December 2023 12:27

CARICC expert working group meeting

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A meeting of CARICC Member States working group on improvement of legal framework of the Centre was held in Almaty on 21 December 2023.

The event held in a hybrid format gathered delegations of CARICC Member States including representatives of coordinating bodies, ministries of foreign affairs and financial services, as well as authorized representatives of Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan, along with experts from UNODC and CARICC.

Participants reviewed items related to organization of CARICC activities and made relevant decisions upon discussions.

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