Drug Control: International Programs Face Significant Challenges Reducing the Supply of Illegal Drugs But Support Broad U. S. Foreign Policy Objectives

Download or read book Drug Control: International Programs Face Significant Challenges Reducing the Supply of Illegal Drugs But Support Broad U. S. Foreign Policy Objectives written by Jess T. Ford and published by DIANE Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. The overall goal of the U.S. National Drug Control Strategy is to reduce illicit drug use in the U.S. U.S.-funded international programs aimed at reducing the supply of drugs have been implemented primarily in drug source countries, such as Colombia and Afghanistan, as well drug transit countries, such as Mexico, Guatemala, and Venezuela. They have included interdiction of maritime drug shipments on the high seas, support for foreign military and civilian institutions engaged in drug eradication, detection, and interdiction; and rule of law assistance aimed at helping foreign legal institutions investigate and prosecute drug trafficking, money laundering, and other drug-related crimes. This statement discusses the author's findings. Illus.