National Southwest Border Counternarcotics Strategy

The Office of National Drug Control Policy has released its 2013 annual report entitled, "National Southwest Border Counternarcotics Strategy".

According to the report there are nine strategic objectives which correspond to nine chapters. These are:

1. Enhance criminal intelligence and information sharing capabilities and processes associ­ated with the Southwest border

2. Interdict drugs, drug proceeds, and associated instruments of violence at the ports of entry along the Southwest border

3. Interdict drugs, drug proceeds, and associated instruments of violence between the ports of entry along the Southwest border

4. Interdict drugs, drug proceeds, and associated illicit activities in the air and maritime domains along the Southwest border

5. Disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking organizations operating along the Southwest border by increasing investigations and prosecutions

6. Stem the flow of illicit proceeds across the Southwest border into Mexico

7. Stem the flow of illegal weapons across the Southwest border into Mexico

8. Develop strong and resilient communities that resist criminal activity and promote healthy lifestyles

9. Enhance U.S.–Mexico cooperation on joint counterdrug efforts

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