The work of the CRP presented at side event during the 61st session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs

AIRCOP, CRIMJUST, EU, SEACOP, UN

The European Union and Portugal co-hosted a side event during the 61st session of the Commission on Narcotic drugs in Vienna, titled “European trans-regional responses to drug trafficking and organised crime”. The side event showcased the EU’s efforts in promoting a comprehensive, rights- and evidence-based capacity building model with partner countries in addressing the drugs problem. The Cocaine Route Programme (CRP) was part of the side event which included presentations on its ongoing components – namely AIRCOP, CRIMJUST, CORMS and SEACOP.

First cryptocurrency investigation training course in Latin America

CRIMJUST, Latin America

From 17 to 19 January CRIMJUST, with the UNODC office in Colombia and the Global Programme against Money Laundering, supported the organization of the first training course on cryptocurrency investigation in Latin America. The aim of this practical course was to enhance participating countries’ understanding of cryptocurrencies and strengthen their capacity to conduct bitcoin tracing for investigative purposes. Participants attending the computer-based training course included investigators from law enforcement (including cyber oriented units), financial intelligence units, and prosecutors.

Strengthening technical knowledge related to cocaine cultivation, production and laboratory criminal techniques

Colombia, CRIMJUST

CRIMJUST, UNODC Colombia and the government and police of Colombia recently teamed up to combat the growing and global challenges posed by cocaine cultivation, production and trafficking. A joint training programme to strengthen the technical knowledge related to cocaine cultivation, production and laboratory criminal techniques was

Workshop on investigation of organised crime and money laundering in the Dominican Republic

CRIMJUST, Dominican Republic

UNODC ROPAN/ CRIMJUST provided a workshop on communication techniques to address the press and civil society on matters of investigations of organised crime and money laundering between 12 and 13 September. During the two-day workshop, Mr. José Ignacio Gerez, Attorney General of the Province of Neuquén, Argentina, and Mr. Sebastián Lafón, Chief of Communications of…

CRIMJUST promotes exchange with Mexican Police and General Prosecutor

Argentina, Colombia, CRIMJUST, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama

CRIMJUST partner countries met, between 28 and 29 August, with representatives of the Mexican Federal Police and the General Prosecutor of the Republic in Mexico to exchange best practices in effectively tackling drug trafficking. Aimed at enhancing regional and south-south cooperation, CRIMJUST in collaboration with the UNODC Mexico regional office, organised an exchange visit to…