Islamabad: Conference organized by Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in collaboration with National Crime Agency (NCA) UK on 29-30 April 2024 at Hotel Serena, Islamabad.
Director General ANF Major General Abdul Moed spoke at the opening ceremony with high-ranking British representatives
Commissioner Jane Marriott. The meeting was attended by Regional Organizations/Orgs, CARs & GCC, International/Regional Experts, NCA Guests, Int Org in Pakistan, DLO in Pakistan, MNC, DRAP, IATF & Ex DGs.
South and Southwest Asia is an important conference for the formulation and development of counter-narcotics strategies, with an emphasis on cooperation and innovation.
The meeting agenda focuses on the complex regional medicine environment,
to recognize existing cooperation mechanisms and indicate the need to develop them
Discussion coordination highlights the importance of addressing the evolving nature of drug trafficking.
He also discussed digital drug trafficking and cyber governance to acknowledge its rise
Digital drug trafficking experts emphasize the importance of secure cyber governance
framework to effectively deal with emerging threats. In addition, illegal financial flows and
Financial studies answer for the importance of strengthening the capacity for financing
investigation to disrupt the financial flow of illegal drug trade.
Participants analyzed the future state of drug use, highlighting potential challenges such as the expansion and diversification of drugs, the proliferation and emergence of clandestine laboratories.
of the new market. The conference also touched on the often overlooked side effects of drugs
Explore strategies to reduce environmental degradation related to the environment, drug production and human trafficking. Council and stakeholder implementation recommendations updated
commitment to collective action, highlighting the importance of diversity
Bringing together law enforcement, technology and community engagement to tackle the drug threat.
Recommendations include strengthening international cooperation, increasing knowledge sharing, investing in capacity building and promoting sustainable development initiatives.
Shaping Future of Countering Narcotics in South and Southwest Asia
