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About conducting a training course on the use of a specialized analytical software product
On May 1 - 5, 2023, a training course on the operation of specialized IBM i2 "IBase" software, as well as "SAS.Planet" and "ArcGIS" cartographic programs for employees of the information and analytical division of the Border Guard Service of the Kyrgyz Republic was held at the CARICC.
The participants of the training acquired basic skills in the field of organizing and conducting operational and strategic analysis in the presence of a large array of data using specialized analytical and geoinformation software.
The classes are organized on the basis of a combination of several teaching methods, in particular: presentations, blitz surveys of participants and practical exercises.
From the concepts and techniques presented by the instructor, within the framework of the training course, the students acquired and mastered the relevant basic skills in organizing and conducting operational and strategic data analysis using the considered specialized software.
In general, the participants of the training noted that the training course fully met their expectations and proved to be useful in the framework of daily official activities.
On the participation of CARICC in the ROCB webinar "Ensuring border security through Advanced Information and cybersecurity measures"
On May 2, 2023, the webinar “Securing borders with enhanced information and cybersecurity measures” was held via videoconference, organized by the Regional Office for Capacity Building for the European Region of the World Customs Organization (ROCB).
The event was attended by representatives of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Center for combating illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their precursors (CARICC), Southeast European Law Enforcement Center (SELEC), the State Customs committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan and representatives of the customs services of the states of the European region.
The director of the Directorate for Capacity Building of the World Customs Organization, Mr. Kang Taeil, and the head of the ROCB, Mr. Mirhasan Saidzade, addressed the participants of the webinar with welcoming words.
In their speeches, the webinar participants noted the importance of drawing attention to existing and potential problems in the region and joining efforts in the field of advanced information and cyber security measures, as well as discussing recent achievements and best practices.
Analyst of IAP CARICC Mr. Shahboz Komilzoda made a presentation about software in analytical work to the participants of the webinar.
An exchange of views took place between the participants of the webinar, the importance of close international cooperation between customs structures and international partners was emphasized.
About the meeting with the US delegation
On April 28, 2023, a meeting was held in Almaty with a US delegation led by James Callahan, Senior Program Advisor for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) of the State Department.
At the meeting, representatives of CARICC informed the American side about the current activities, achievements and proposed initiatives of the Center, which is one of the large-scale projects of UNODC.
At the same time, attention is drawn to the analysis of information indicating a deterioration in the drug situation in the region, primarily due to the spread of synthetic drugs, including using the Internet.
Taking into account the development of the drug situation in the region, it was proposed to make wider use of CARICC opportunities to implement new initiatives, including through UNODC projects in Central Asia funded by the United States.
In turn, the US delegation expressed hope for the further development of CARICC in organizing its activities, conducting anti-drug operations, as well as carrying out information and analytical functions.
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CARICC held the sixth national simulation training on combating the legalization (laundering) of proceeds from drug crime
In the period from April 24 to April 28, 2023, the sixth National simulation training for practitioners on countering the legalization (laundering) of proceeds from drug crime was held on the basis of CARICC.
The organizers were the Regional Hub for Countering Global Threats of the Law Enforcement Academy under the General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan, CARICC, the US Embassy in the Republic of Kazakhstan, the OSCE Program Office in Astana and the UNODC Regional Office in Central Asia.
The event was also attended by representatives of CARICC, the Academy of the General Prosecutor's Office, the Financial Monitoring Agency, the National Security Committee, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the territorial bodies of the Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as international experts of the project "Strengthening the capacity of competent authorities in conducting parallel financial investigations and suppressing illegal financial flows associated with organized crime and drug trafficking”.
The training was attended by interdepartmental investigative teams from 4 regions of Kazakhstan - Atyrau, Abay, Zhetysu and Ulytau regions.
One of the main objectives of the simulation training was to develop methods of interaction within the framework of interdepartmental investigative and operational groups to identify channels and schemes for financing drug crime.
The participants of the simulation training exchanged expert opinions, experience and best practices on the latest developments in financial investigations and the suppression of illegal financial flows related to organized crime, drug trafficking, cybercrime and virtual assets.
Participants and organizers of the training noted the high practical value of events held in this format.
About the meeting with representatives of the UNODC headquarters
In Almaty, on April 13, 2023, took place a meeting of the CARICC Director A.Yazlyyev with the Deputy Director of the Department of Strategic Analysis and Public Relations of UNODC F.Klimchuk and the Deputy Head of the Department of Joint Financing and Partnership of UNODC I.Kondratiev.
The meeting participants discussed the status and prospects of CARICC activities, as well as issues of expanding the cooperation of the Center with international partners to achieve common goals and objectives.
A proposal was considered on the possibility of organizing a high-level international forum under the auspices of the CARICC with the invitation of the heads of the competent authorities of the participating States and observers of the Center.
The parties expressed their readiness to work out a set of issues to improve the effectiveness of regional anti-drug cooperation in close cooperation between CARICC and UNODC.
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Bilateral meeting with a delegation of the OSCE Office in Bishkek
On March 31, 2023, a delegation of the OSCE Program Office in Bishkek, headed by the Ambassador Alexey Rogov, visited the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Center for Combating Illicit Trafficking of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Their Precursors.
At the meeting, the parties discussed the state and prospects of cooperation between CARICC and the OSCE Program Office in Bishkek.
During the meeting, CARICC analysts made a presentation on the goals and objectives of the Center within its mandate, the results of operations, as well as planned initiatives for the near future. In addition, information was provided on the current situation in Afghanistan, its impact on the drug situation in the Central Asian region.
The parties noted the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation and expressed their intention to continue interaction on issues of mutual interest.
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Ashgabat hosted a regional workshop on countering illicit trafficking of drugs and new psychoactive substances
In Ashgabat (Turkmenistan), on March 28-29, 2023, a regional workshop on countering illicit trafficking of drugs and new psychoactive substances was held in a hybrid format.
The event organized jointly with the OSCE Center in Ashgabat and the UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia. It was attended by delegations of the competent authorities of the countries of Central Asia, Italy, representatives of UNODC, OSCE and CARICC.
Head of the OSCE Center in Ashgabat Ambassador John Macgregor, representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan, UNODC Regional Representative Ms Ashita Mittal, Ambassador of Italy in Ashgabat Mr Luigi Ferrari, Deputy Head of the Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan Hideki Hosaka spoke at the opening of the seminar.
At the meeting, the participants exchanged of views on the emerging drug situation in Central Asia, and discussed the existing mechanisms to combat drug trafficking in the region.
The delegations of the Central Asian countries made presentations on the national experience in combating the new challenges of the drug threat in their countries.
Within the framework of the session “Law Enforcement and Legislative Measures to Counter the Spread of New Psychoactive Substances”, a representative of CARICC made a presentation.
ON THE PARTICIPATION OF THE DELEGATION AND CARICC IN THE PARALLEL EVENT, ORGANIZED BY THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN
On March 16, 2023 in Vienna, within the framework of the 66th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs, the CARICC delegation headed by Director Yazlyev A.O. took part in a side event organized by the Republic of Uzbekistan jointly with the UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia and the Central Asia Drug Prevention Program (CADAP 7) on the topic “Uzbekistan’s efforts to strengthen a drug-free world: prospects for strengthening regional cooperation in the anti-drug sphere."
The event was moderated by the Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Vienna, Abat Fayzullaev, and the UNODC Regional Representative for Central Asia, Ashita Mitall.
The event was attended by representatives of the competent authorities of the CARICC member states, employees of the UNODC headquarters, as well as permanent missions of countries to international organizations in Vienna.
During the event, the organizers showed a video with a subsequent presentation on the trends in the drug situation in the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2022, measures taken in the country to combat drug trafficking, preventive measures in the anti-drug sphere, as well as initiatives to create mobile groups in the region as part of the implementation of Regional UNODC programs.
In his speech, CARICC Director A. Yazlyev noted that the Republic of Uzbekistan takes an active part in organizing and holding various international and regional events, including anti-drug operations, trainings and seminars held under the auspices of the SCO and CARICC. He emphasized support for the efforts of the Republic of Uzbekistan undertaken on the anti-drug track and expressed readiness to build up close cooperation in order to jointly suppress international drug trafficking and transnational drug crime.
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On the participation of the CARICC delegation in a side event organized by the Republic of Tajikistan
Within the framework of the 66th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna, on March 15, the CARICC delegation headed by Director Yazlyev A.O. took part in a side event organized by the Republic of Tajikistan on the topic “Overview of the drug situation in Tajikistan in 2022”.
The event was attended by leaders and representatives of UN member states, international organizations and civil society.
The main trends in the drug situation in the country, as well as the measures taken by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, international and public organizations in the field of drug control and drug addiction prevention, including the strengthening of the State Border and the development of international cooperation, as well as the implementation of anti-drug programs in country.
In turn, the Director of CARICC in his speech emphasized that Tajikistan is actively contributing to the fight against international drug trafficking. The annual preparation and publication by the Drug Control Agency of the “Overview of the Drug Situation in the Republic of Tajikistan” is a contribution to the process of analyzing regional trends in drug trafficking and abuse.
On the participation of the CARICC delegation in the side event organized by Turkmenistan
On March 15, 2023 in Vienna, within the framework of the 66th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs, the CARICC delegation headed by Director Yazlyev A.O. took part in a side event organized by Turkmenistan jointly with the UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia on the topic “Active dialogue in the prevention of illicit drug use”. CARICC also acted as a co-organizer of this event.
The event was attended by the heads of the competent authorities of the CARICC member states, representatives of UNODC in Vienna, as well as permanent missions of countries to international organizations in Vienna, international and regional organizations.
The organizers of the event provided information on the measures taken by Turkmenistan to prevent the illegal use of narcotic drugs, including the implementation of initiatives in the country in the fight against drug trafficking, as well as a number of other aspects related to the prevention of drug addiction.
The Director of CARICC A. Yazlyev, in his speech noted the importance of the measures taken by Turkmenistan aimed at preventing the illegal use of narcotic drugs, including measures to combat drugs and prevent drug addiction in general.
Meanwhile, taking into account the development of the current drug situation in the region, the intensification of joint efforts in the fight against transnational and organized drug crime, the strengthening of international cooperation, as well as the development of an active dialogue in the anti-drug sphere with the full support of UNODC was emphasized in order to coordinate the efforts of the entire world community.
He also noted that Turkmenistan, being a member of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs for 2020-2023, initiates joint coordinated actions in the fight against drugs and actively promotes international and regional cooperation in the field of drug trafficking.
Along with this, an initiative was also expressed to solve problems through the prism of CARICC, which has a set of tools to unite the efforts of the competent authorities of the countries of the region in the fight against transnational organized drug crime and drug trafficking.
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On holding a meeting of the CARICC delegation with representatives of the International Criminal Police Organization "Interpol"
On March 14, 2023, on the sidelines of the 66th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, a meeting of the CARICC delegation headed by Director Yazlyev took place with representatives of the International Criminal Police Organization «Interpol».
The Director of CARICC informed about the current activities of the Center, as one of the large-scale and significant projects of UNODC in Central Asia, the drug situation in the countries of Central Asia, as well as the main activities of the Center, the results achieved and plans for the near future.
The parties discussed issues of interaction between CARICC and Interpol in the area of information exchange on the drug situation and the fight against cross-border organized drug crime.
The meeting participants also discussed a number of current and future issues of mutual interest.
On holding a meeting of the Director of CARICC with the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Kairat Umarov
On March 14, 2023, following the results of the side event held by CARICC, a meeting was held with Director Yazlyev A.O. with the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Kairat Umarov.
During the meeting, issues of cooperation in the field of combating drug trafficking, as well as a number of other issues related to the activities of CARICC were discussed.
Information was provided on the measures taken to address the issues of financing CARICC by donor countries, including measures that provide for assistance by the Center in conducting special anti-drug operations, including controlled deliveries.
Mr. K. Umarov confirmed his interest in further development and strengthening of cooperation with CARICC, and also expressed Kazakhstan's support in considering
issues of ensuring its uninterrupted functioning.
At the same time, the Director of CARICC expressed gratitude to the Kazakh side for the support provided to the activities of the Center, including financial ones, and also expressed hope for further support in resolving issues of developing the activities of the Organization.
