On April 12, 2022, CARICC was visited by employees of the juvenile police of the SIRP of the territorial divisions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who are taking advanced training courses on the basis of the Interdepartmental Center for Training Specialists in Combating Drug Crime of the Almaty Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan named after M. Esbulatov.

The meeting was also attended by the head and teaching staff of the above-mentioned center.

The delegates were briefly provided with information about the main activities of the Center and the prospects for its development, analytical products of CARICC, the current drug situation in its countries, as well as the results of work in the field of combating transnational drug crime, including the detection of clandestine laboratories using the potential of CARICC.

In addition, the participants of the meeting had a constructive exchange of opinions and experience in the anti-drug sphere.

As a result of the above visit, within the framework of continuous cooperation between CARICC and the Almaty Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of the Interdepartmental Center for Training Specialists in Combating Drug Crime were presented with CARICC information and analytical materials for use in professional training of police officers.

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.

On April 8, 2022, a meeting was held in Nur-Sultan with the Director of the Central Asian Regional Information Coordination Center for Combating Illicit Trafficking of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Their Precursors, Major General of Militia Miralizoda R.A. with the Director of the Department of International Security of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sarzhanov K.A.

The parties discussed the current state of CARICC activities, the prospects for its further development, as well as the organization of procedures for the rotation of its leadership. Special attention was paid to financial problems, as well as the need to address the issue of transition to self-financing.

The importance of strengthening cooperation in the fight against international drug crime, taking into account the current situation in the world, was noted.

The CARICC Director expressed his gratitude to Kazakhstan for the unwavering support and consistent assistance to the activities of CARICC and expressed his hope for continued dialogue and support in the implementation of the decisions of the CARICC Council of National Coordinators.

On April 8, 2022, a meeting was held in Nur-Sultan with the Director of the Central Asian Regional Information Coordination Center for Combating Illicit Trafficking of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Their Precursors, Major General of Militia Miralizoda R.A. with the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Major General Police Sadenov E.S.

During the meeting, information was provided on the current activities of the Center and future plans for the implementation of its mandate, issues of strengthening practical cooperation in countering the drug business, including the conduct of anti-drug operations, the need to intensify the exchange of information and analytical data, as well as the implementation of decisions of the Council of National Coordinators of CARICC member states were discussed.

The parties exchanged views on the state and development of the drug situation in the region, taking into account the current geopolitical situation in the world.

In conclusion, the parties once again confirmed their interest in continuing regular contacts to address issues of CARICC activities, as well as further detailed discussion of the organization and conduct of anti-drug measures and the development of specific steps in this area.