On April 11, 2022, the Central Asian Regional Information Coordination Center for Combating Illicit Trafficking of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Their Precursors, together with the UNODC Regional Assistance Program for Afghanistan and neighboring countries, held a de-briefing in the format of a video conference on the results of the regional operation (RO) "REFLEX-2021" and the preparation of the next regional operation "REFLEX-2022." This event was attended by representatives of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, the Republic of Uzbekistan and Mongolia. Also, for the first time as an observer country, the Republic of Belarus took part. RO "REFLEX-2021" was held on the territory of the above states participating in the operation from October 4 to November 30, 2021 and had the same direction, like the three previous ones ("REFLEX-2017", "REFLEX-2018" and "REFLEX-2019") to combat the spread of new psychoactive substances, psychotropic substances and other synthetic drugs.

The overall coordination of the operation at the regional level was carried out by CARICC, at the national levels - by the national coordinating bodies for combating drug trafficking of the states participating in the operation. The UNODC Regional Program for Afghanistan and neighboring countries provided organizational and financial support to activities related to its implementation.

As a result of REFLEX-2021, the national coordinating and competent authorities of the participating states of the operation seized 6 tons 511 kg 838 g of new psychoactive substances and other synthetic narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

In addition to operational and investigative measures with the prosecution of persons suspected of drug crimes with the seizure of prohibited substances, the states participating in the operation at the national level also carried out a wide range of legislative, organizational, informational, analytical and methodological activities, which will undoubtedly serve to increase the potential of anti-drug structures in the future, the states participating in the operation, in the fight against the spread of new psychoactive substances and other synthetic narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

The online meeting (de-briefing) was opened by the Director of CARICC, Major General of Militia Rustam Aziz Miralizoda, who expressed gratitude to all participants in the regional operation and partners from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime and noted the importance of consolidating the joint efforts of the states participating in the operation in the fight against new psychoactive drugs. substances and other synthetic drugs, both in the region and worldwide. The director also noted that through the efforts of the Center, the geography of countries' participating in the REFLEX regional operation is expanding. Last year, Mongolia joined us, this year the Republic of Belarus is ready to participate as an observer country and declared the readiness of the Center to provide all possible support to initiatives in this direction.

During the event, CARICC presented the prepared regional report on the results of the RO "REFLEX-2021" with analysis, conclusions and recommendations for use by the competent authorities of the participating states of the operation in order to further improve the efficiency of work in the fight against NPS. Next, a presentation was presented on the preparation of the RO REFLEX-2022.

The participants of the de-briefing, noting the importance and effectiveness of the ongoing joint work to reduce the drug threat in the region, came to a consensus on the need to continue the regional operation "REFLEX" in the future.