OSCE Centre in Astana supports training seminar on detection of drugs in large-scale transport

ALMATY, Kazakhstan, 4 June 2013 – A four-day training seminar on detection of drugs in trains and other means of large-scale transport began today in Almaty.  The workshop was organized by the OSCE Centre in Astana in co-operation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Some 30 representatives from regional departments of internal affairs responsible for combating drug trafficking on large-scale transport will learn about best international practices on detection of drugs in trains, trucks, cars and other vehicles.

Participants will also learn about general developments in combating transnational drug trafficking. International experts from Georgia and Russia will share their countries’ experience in combating drug trafficking.

“Drug trafficking impacts on all aspects of security. It undermines national economies, social stability and public trust in governments’ abilities to counter these criminal activities. Fighting drug trafficking therefore requires a coordinated international response and the use of common tools and approaches,” said Stefan Buchmayer, the Centre’s human dimension officer. 

The event is part of the OSCE Centre in Astana’s activities to support Kazakhstan’s efforts to prevent drug trafficking.