UNODC response to support border protection issues and cross-border cooperation NEED to KNOW In many instances there is no possibility to physically protect the borders because of terrain, length (thousands of km), lack of human
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UNODC response to support border protection issues and cross-border cooperation<br>
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NEED to KNOW In many instances there is no possibility to physically protect the borders – because of terrain, length (thousands of km), lack of human resources, etc.;
Cross border issues and border protection are not limited to the physical border itself;
Not limited to one country – as border always have “other” side (not vacuum);
It is a part of the wider cooperation both at national and regional level.<br>
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Helping the countries to develop their capacities To use intelligence led approach
Working across the borders
Training
Equipment
To conduct operations
special investigative techniques– for instance, controlled deliveries<br>
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Border liaison offices Exchange of information;
Daily cooperation;
Focal point;
Relevant agencies involved; S.E.Asia and C.Asia Country A
Police
Customs
Border Guards
Others Country B
Police
Customs
Border Guards
Others<br>
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AIRCOP Risk assessment;
Profiling of passengers;
Building operational links between the countries and their airports (law enforcement)
Developing this approach as part of a bigger law enforcement; AFRICA and LATIN AMERICA<br>
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Container Control Programme Addressing cross-border container shipments through:
Sea ports
Dry ports
Air ports (cargo)
More details will follow.<br>
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Why Networks? Promote/strengthen regional as well as national responses
Provide platforms and support for the exchange of information re: focal points, legal systems, procedures, & good practices
Establish contacts and build trust that facilitates information sharing and cooperation related to ongoing investigations/prosecutions<br>
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Promoting regional structures to support cross border and regional cooperation Prosecutorial and Central Authorities
Law Enforcement
Financial Intelligence<br>
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Prosecutorial and Central Authorities REFCO, WACAP, Central Asia, East Africa, Gulf States
Focal points,
Regular meetings
Cooperation in criminal matters
MLA and Extradition<br>
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10 Law Enforcement Ensuring exchange of criminal intelligence; Coordinating multilateral operations; Serving as a platform for operational initiatives – for instance meetings of the case officers investigating real cases Joint Planning Cell – Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan
Gulf Criminal Intelligence Centre to Combat Drugs (GCIC) - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia & UAE
CARICC – Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan;
Others<br>
