The 7th DG-Level Virtual Talks on Drug Control Cooperation between CCDAC (Central Committee on Drug Abuse Control) and NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau), India, was organized in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday with the attendance of Police Brig-Gen Win Naing, Joint Secretary of the Central Committee on Drug Abuse Control and Commander of the Drug Enforcement Division.
At the meeting, the Police Brig-Gen, who led the Myanmar delegation, said the drug cases become more complicated with the booming technologies and immense challenges that all countries face.
The drug gangs constantly change their transportation system and routes, and so all the countries should work together in eradicating such doings as long-term tasks. Currently, transnational gangs accelerate the drug trade as their principal business, so the drug problem has not declined and is growing larger than before. They also expand their market. The man-made synthetic drug now threatens the world countries. Moreover, the number of drug users is increasing as more cost-effective and high-quality man-made drugs are available in the market in an easy way.
He also highlighted the anti-drug activities of Myanmar and control of illegal entry of precursor chemicals used in drug production.
He then stressed the need to promote bilateral cooperation in preventing illegal entry of precursor chemicals via border areas of two countries and conduct information exchange in a timely manner regarding the defectors, suspects, precursor chemical smuggling and movements of drug smugglers.
The meeting also discussed the current drug control activities, anti-drug measures, information exchange regarding illegal poppy plantations in border areas and the holding of the 8th meeting in India. The meeting was also attended by Indian officials led by Director-General of NCB Mr Satya Narayan Pradhan. — MNA/KTZH
