The governments of Mexico, Canada and the United States will intensify their cooperation to combat the growing threat of synthetic drug trafficking in North America with a joint action plan for 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) reported yesterday.
The eighth meeting of the North American Drug Policy Dialogue (NADD) met in Mexico City on Wednesday and Thursday, in which the three countries agreed, among other measures, to address the connection between illicit drug trafficking and that of firearms.
The NADD annual meeting brought together officials from a wide range of dependencies from the three countries
drug policy leaders, public health experts and law enforcement agencies to deliberate on the shared threat posed by highly toxic illegal drugs
the foreign ministry said in a statement. Representatives from Belgium and the Netherlands also participated.
NADD was created in July 2016 during the North American Leaders Summit.
The debate addressed the illegal drug market in North America, emerging threats and current trends in drug trafficking and consumption, the SRE said.
He added that progress made over the past year was reviewed to advance joint initiatives in support of five priority areas: current and emerging synthetic drugs; demand for these and public health; modes and methods of traffic; illicit financial flows related to trafficking, and the links between firearms and drug trafficking.
Mexico, Canada and the United States agreed to undertake wastewater testing and early warning systems next year to detect the presence of new psychoactive substances, strengthening border security and postal services, as well as monitoring trends in the consumption of synthetic drugs to design more effective strategies against organized crime.
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To create a more sustainable response to drug-related issues?
Guest 1: Dr. Maria Ruiz, Director of National Drug Control Policy in Mexico
Question 1: Could you provide an overview of the meeting between Mexico, Canada, and the United States regarding the intensified cooperation to combat synthetic drug trafficking in North America? What were some of the main points of discussion?
Guest 2: Captain David Smith, Commander of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s Federal Serious and Organized Crime Investigative Unit
Question 2: As a law enforcement officer from Canada, what are some of the unique challenges you have faced in combating synthetic drug trafficking within your jurisdiction? How do these challenges differ from those faced by Mexican and American officials?
Guest 1: Question 3: Mexico has long been the epicenter of the global drug trade, particularly in regards to synthetic drugs. What steps has Mexico taken in recent years to address this issue and what are some of the successes or failures resulting from these efforts?
Guest 2: Question 4: The connection between drug trafficking and firearms has been identified as a shared threat by all three countries. Could you discuss some of the potential firearms control policies that could be implemented to address this issue?
Guest 1: Question 5: The annual meeting also touched on the current trends in drug consumption and public health concerns surrounding these trends. How do you see the role of public health interventions in combating the illegal drug market and reducing harm to individuals and communities?
Guest 2: Question 6: With the inclusion of Belgium and the Netherlands in the dialogue, what can we expect to see in terms of international cooperation in addressing synthetic drug trafficking? Are there any particular lessons that can be learned from these countries’ experiences?
Guest 1: Question 7: The agreement to conduct wastewater testing and implement early warning systems is an important step forward in detecting new psychoactive substances. Can you elaborate on how these tools will be utilized in preventing the flooding of these substances into local markets?
Guest 2: Question 8: Aside from enforcement measures, what are some of the potential policy solutions being discussed to address the root causes of the demand for illegal drugs? How can we work
