World Police Summit will address strategies to combat drug abuse

He Anti-narcotics Conference, one of the critical events in the World Police Summit (WPS) hosted by Dubai Policefocuses on the prevention of narcotics and associated crimes under the theme “Drugs, trafficking, online drug promotion and its impact on youth and society.”

Scheduled to take place from March 5-7, 2024at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the Anti-Narcotics Conference serves as a global platform to address narcotics-related challenges. Its objective is to explore strategies to counter illicit drug use, improve responses to changing patterns of drug trafficking and analyze its impact on youth and society.

Major General Eid Mohammed Thani Harib, Director of the General Anti-Narcotics Department of Dubai Police, affirmed the importance of World Police Summit as a valuable opportunity for law enforcement agencies, security organizations and law enforcement entities to engage in discussions on global prevention of narcotics and associated crimes. He highlighted that the Summit is an effective platform for the exchange of ideas, practices and experiences between minds, experts and specialists in the field.

Major General Harib keep going,

“The CM is an important space to underline the importance of cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking and underlines the crucial role of integrated efforts between the community, police forces and relevant institutions to protect young people from abuse and drug addiction.”

He added,

“The Anti-Narcotics Conference is a prominent event organized by Dubai Police as part of the World Police Summit. Its purpose is to foster international collaboration to find effective solutions and address the root causes of drug abuse. The conference aims to explore the most efficient strategies, methods and programs to combat this problem by closely monitoring current trends and anticipating future developments. It also seeks to establish a comprehensive and collaborative framework that covers various aspects, including legal, operational, health, security, social and psychological dimensions. Furthermore, the Anti-Narcotics Conference aims to provide impactful recommendations that can truly make a difference in the field of drug-related crime prevention.”

Major General Harib pointed out that the Anti-Narcotics Conference is an integral part of Dubai PoliceOngoing international efforts to maintain knowledge and expand participation in establishing a scientific methodology that is based on expertise, efficiency and practical experience in the fight against drug abuse at all levels, including the preventive, educational and operational. He highlighted that this conference aligns with the Force’s prominent role as an active international partner in the fight against transcontinental drug trafficking.

Major General Harib Besides,

“Over the past four years, Dubai Police has achieved important milestones in the fight against drugs, sharing 1,025 drug-related files with 131 countries. Through fruitful collaboration, the Force has arrested 251 suspects and drug traffickers international level, which has led to the seizure of 17 tons and 164 kilograms of narcotics. In addition, Dubai Police has actively cooperated with international partners in the arrest of suspects in high-profile international cases, such as Operation “Sugar Cane “, which resulted in the seizure of 22 tonnes of cocaine. In Operation ‘Storm’, collaborative efforts by Dubai Police resulted in the seizure of over 86 million Captagon pills weighing over 13,763 tonnes and They were worth an estimated more than AED 3.87 billion.

Brigadier Khalid bin Muwaiza, Deputy Director of the General Anti-Narcotics Department of Dubai Police, drew up the conference agenda, stating,

‘The conference encompasses a strategic session titled ‘United Nations Strategy to Counter the Technical Use of Illicit Trafficking in Drugs and Psychotropic Substances’ and a prospective session exploring ‘Electronic Marketing: New Horizons for Drug Smuggling’. It will cover several key topics, including ‘Cooperation and its role in reducing drug smuggling’, ‘The role of institutions, community service and psychiatric medicine in protecting young people from drug abuse and addiction drugs’ and ‘Best practices and international experiences in the Field of International Cooperation to Fight Drugs’.”

Brig. Bin Muwaiza He stressed that the conference is meticulously designed to align with future aspirations and build on past findings and recommendations to maximize benefits aligned with international efforts to combat drug abuse. He continued,

“The conference fostered strategic collaborations with prominent partners, including the Emirates Drug Control Council, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the Pan Arab Office for Narcotics Affairs, the Criminal Information Center for the GCC Anti-Drug and the Fund to combat and treat addiction and abuse in Egypt.

Brig. Bin Muwaiza highlighted that the conference provides a valuable platform for specific groups, including attendees, participants, decision makers in drug control agencies and professionals working in the field. Additionally, it benefits people in educational and research institutions, healthcare and treatment sectors focused on addiction and rehabilitation, as well as in the legal and legislative spheres. He added,

“The conference also aims to engage customs departments, public interest civil society organizations, university students and senior high school students, addressing their specific needs and interests.”

Colonel Dr. Abdul Rahman Sharaf Al Maamari, Director of the Hemaya International Center at the General Anti-Narcotics Department of Dubai Policeexpressed that the conference will encompass four specialized workshops, which will delve into crucial topics such as “Ensuring public health and safety in the management of drug-addicted offenders”, “The role of officials and educational institutions in confronting student challenges in educational”, “Drug Observatory: A Promising International Collaboration for Drug Prediction” and “Exhibition of the National Rehabilitation Center’s Experience in Family Education and Social Support as part of the Relapse Prevention Program”.

Colonel Dr. Al Maamari He also indicated that the conference is accompanied by an exhibition, where interested institutions and companies show their products, initiatives and activities related to various security topics while presenting the most effective solutions and innovative advances in the field.

News source: Emirates News Agency