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CARICC hosted Regional Training Course for Central Asian Competent Authority Officers
On 7-11 August 2023 CARICC hosted a Regional training course for law enforcement officers on detection and interdiction of organized crime under the Cross Border Cooperation component of the UNODC Programme for Central Asia.
The event brought together border control and customs officials, law enforcement officers from the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, the Republic of Uzbekistan, experts from the UNODC Programme Offices in Central Asia, the Turkish International Academy Against Drugs and Organized Crime (TADOC), the Central Drug Control Directorate of the Italian Ministry of Interior and CARICC.
In line with the meeting program, CARICC staff members delivered presentations on current situation in the region and Afghanistan and its impact on drug situation in Central Asia.
Modern methods of detection of drug crimes and countering transnational organized crime were studied.
Participants recognized the importance of expanding international cooperation, sharing experience and further developing relations in the area of border security and countering transnational drug crime.
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Meeting with K. Williamson, Law Enforcement Advisor of the UNODC Regional Programme for Afghanistan and Neighbouring Countries
Mr. A. Yazlyyev, CARICC Director, met with Mr. Kenneth Williamson, Law Enforcement Advisor of the UNODC Regional Programme for Afghanistan and Neighbouring Countries in Almaty on 10 August 2023.
CADICC Director Mr. A. Yazlyyev informed about ongoing actions of the Centre in coordination of counternarcotics operations and information-analytical work.
He highlighted the Centre's comprehensive analysis of drug situation in the region, indicating that it is worsening due to the threat of synthetic drugs distribution, including through the Internet.
During the meeting participants exchanged views on strengthening analytical capacity of CARICC, organization of training events for representatives of competent authorities of the Centre's Member States.
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Meeting with Liaison Officer of the National Police of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Mr. A. Yazlyyev, CARICC Director, met with Mr. Hans Houwen, Police Liaison Officer of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, on 8 August 2023 in Almaty.
Mr. A. Yazlyyev, CARICC Director, provided information on current efforts of the Centre in organization and coordination of international controlled delivery operations as well as information and analytical work.
A presentation was given on CARICC's work, initiatives and plans for the near future.
In turn, Mr. H. Houwen informed that he is a regional liaison officer (with office in Tbilisi) of the National Police of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Representative of the Netherlands expressed interest in continuing close cooperation with CARICC in organization and implementation of counternarcotics operations based on the example of a successfully executed joint operation in 2022.
Parties also discussed topics of cooperation of mutual interest.
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Working group meeting on organization of counternarcotics operations under CSTO
A meeting of working group on organization of counternarcotics operations and other actions in the scope of the Coordination Council of Heads of Competent Authorities for Countering Illicit Drug Trafficking (KSOPN) of the CSTO Member States was held in Almaty on 4 August 2023.
Heads and members of specialized departments of law enforcement agencies of CSTO Member States, representatives of Rosfinmonitoring and CARICC attended the meeting.
The meeting was mainly aimed at discussing organizational aspects of the counternarcotics operation "Channel-Interception" under the auspices of CSTO.
Operation objectives include interdiction of distribution channels for new psychoactive substances (NPS), opiates and cannabinoids along the Northern Route, detecting and dismantling clandestine laboratories for illicit drug production.
Participants also discussed recent trends in drug situation on the territory of CSTO Member States in 2023 and forecasts of its development in the second half of 2023.
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Working group meeting on establishment of the Regional Information and Communication System
CARICC hosted a working group meeting on development of the Regional Information and Communication System under the joint UNODC-CARICC initiative on 3-4 August 2023.
The meeting brought together border and customs officials, and law enforcement and special agencies of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Republic of Uzbekistan, experts from UNODC Programme Offices in Central Asia and CARICC.
Mr. Yusuf Kurbonov, International Coordinator of the UNODC Programme for Central Asia, and Mr. Atageldi Yazlyyev, CARICC Director, delivered welcoming remarks during the event.
Objectives and tasks of the working meeting were to discuss results of implementation of recommendations contained in outcome document of the Regional Expert Meeting of Heads of Analytical Departments of Competent Authorities of Central Asian countries of 3 August 2022, regarding development of a working group to elaborate the "Concept and Terms of Reference for Establishment of the Regional Information and Communication System" and its adoption.
Discussions resulted in endorsement of the draft "RICS Development Concept" and recommended that UNODC and CARICC consider organizing and hosting working group meetings to design legal framework and technical specifications for RICS creation.
Participants underscored the importance of engagement by enhancing international cooperation, sharing positive experiences and further developing relations in the field of border security and countering transnational drug crime.
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Staff training for the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan
CARICC Informational and Analytical Unit representative delivered the first stage of training for officers of the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan on skills and practical application of specialized software "i2 iBase" and "i2 Analyst Notebook" at the Academy of Law Enforcement Agencies under the General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Astana) from 26 to 30 June and from 10 to 14 July 2023.
During the workshop participants covered the use of individual functions of the specialized software "i2" and the application of this system in information and analytical purposes of collecting, analyzing and producing tabular data for reporting and briefs.
Following basic (theoretical) lectures, experts provided practical trainings with target group.
Main emphasis during the sessions was made on analysis of criminal cases and links between them. Relevant objects and links in database were devised in this area, along with an algorithm for processing, importing and analyzing data in the "i2" software.
Participants reported that the training fully corresponded to their functional objectives and was highly useful in daily operations of the agency.
Traininees noted high-level preparation of the event and instructors, and interesting and relaxed method of presenting training material. They appreciated the move away from template methodology of lectures and the method of reinforcing studied content by solving practical exercises directly using specialized software.
CARICC Director meetings in Dushanbe
Pursuant to CARICC Action Plan for 2023, the Centre's delegation headed by Director Mr. A.O. Yazlyyev attended working meetings with heads of competent authorities of the Republic of Tajikistan in Dushanbe from 12 to 13 July 2023.
Visit program included meetings with Mr. R. Rakhimzoda, Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, Mr. S. Ashurboyzoda, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, and Mr. H. Vokhidzoda, Director of the Drug Control Agency under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan.
During talks the parties discussed organizational and practical matters of collaboration of competent authorities of the Republic of Tajikistan with CARICC.
The visit also included meetings with Mr. Sh. Salman Khan, UNODC International Project Coordinator in Tajikistan, and Mr. R. Rakhimov, Programme Coordinator. Project managers Ms. N. Ismatova and Ms. M. Vohidova also joined the meeting.
UNODC representatives briefed on projects in the area of HIV prevention and capacity building for Tajikistan Border Service on the Tajik-Afghan border. They expressed readiness for close cooperation with CARICC in organization of joint trainings for Tajikistan law enforcement officials.
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CARICC Briefing
Briefing on results of CARICC efforts at regional and global levels, and also its capacity in countering international drug trafficking was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on 3 July 2023 in Astana.
The event, chaired by H.E. Mr. Kairat Umarov, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, brought together heads of diplomatic missions and international organizations, senior officials and officers of competent authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Mr. A. Yazlyyev, CARICC Director, and heads of specialized units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan delivered statements at the briefing.
CARICC gave a presentation on its performance, perspectives and plans. A separate topic was raised on financial sustainability of the Centre through enhanced donor assistance. It was emphasized that investments in CARICC are considered as investments in security of donor states and countries outside the Central Asian region.
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Participation in meeting of Secretaries of Security Councils of Central Asia countries and Russia
Mr. A. Yazliyev, CARICC Director, attended the first meeting of Secretaries of Security Councils of Central Asia countries and the Russian Federation in Almaty on 23 June 2023.
The event addressed concrete areas of cooperation in light of current international situation and national interests of the countries in the region.
CARICC Director delivered a presentation on tasks and achievements of the Centre he heads. He briefed that over the period of its functioning, CARICC coordinated a number of counternarcotics operations, including international controlled deliveries. Leaders and active members of criminal rings were arrested and significant amounts of drugs and precursors were seized.
Director of the Centre invited parties to enhance cooperation in information exchange and to expand collaboration between stakeholders to secure CARICC financial sustainability.
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Participation in the Third International Forum on Drug Policy
Upon invitation of the International Center for Drug Policy Studies at Shanghai University, CARICC delegation headed by Director Mr. A. Yazliyev took part in the Third International Forum on Drug Policy on 6-8 June 2023 in Shanghai.
About 200 leaders and experts from UNODC, INCB, CARICC, SCO RATS EC, China Association of Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment, Asian Association for Substance Abuse Research, South Asian Drugs and Addictions Research Council of India and other institutions attended the event.
CARICC Director Mr. Atageldi Yazliyev delivered welcoming remarks and noted that the forum serves as a platform for joint cooperation in countering illicit drug trafficking. CARICC, as an international organization established under the auspices of the United Nations, will facilitate exchange of experience and information in tackling transnational drug trafficking.
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CARICC participation in an event at the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan
On 8 June 2023, the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted a round table on problematic issues of combating illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their precursors, organized by the Committee on Legislation and Judicial and Legal Reform.
The meeting was carried out as part of the deputies' work on amendments under the same title. The round table, in addition to deputies, was attended by representatives of ministries, other government and law enforcement agencies, non-governmental sector, academics and experts.
Mr. Barzu Avazzoda, CARICC analyst, participated in the event as invited expert and delivered a presentation on current situation in Afghanistan and its impact on drug situation in Central Asia.
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