From 29 to 31 March 2022, the Border Management Program in Central Asia (BOMCA) held a regional seminar in Almaty for the heads of investigative units of the border and law enforcement agencies of the countries of Central Asia. The seminar expanded cooperation on the exchange of information between law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation of cross-border crimes.

The workshop analyzed the legal framework and legal powers of institutions involved in the exchange of information, including crime analysis products relating to cross-border crime investigations and the exchange of evidence. Also, the seminar was attended by CARICC staff, who, in accordance with the program of the meeting, made a presentation on the activities of the Center, and also actively participated in the discussions. As a result of the seminar, in order to simplify the exchange of information in the investigation of crimes, amendments were proposed to the relevant legislation of the countries of Central Asia.

Within the framework of the seminar, a study visit was organized to the headquarters of the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Center for Combating Illicit Trafficking of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Their Precursors (CARICC) in Almaty. The participants of the visit were acquainted with the activities of CARICC and information exchange mechanisms. During the visit, issues of synergy between the activities of the BOMCA 10 program and CARICC were discussed.