Authorities from eleven Eastern Caribbean jurisdictions convened a high-level seminar in Saint Lucia to address the threat of transnational gangs. The gathering included attorneys general, senior law enforcement officers, and judges who worked to develop a coordinated strategy against criminal networks involved in international drug trafficking.
The two-day event was organized by the French Embassy. In a recorded address, French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that the seminar was a key part of France's initiative to combat drug trafficking at its source. He reaffirmed his country's commitment to supporting regional partners in countering organized crime.
The French Embassy described the event as a significant advancement for regional security cooperation. Participants compared national legal frameworks and enforcement practices throughout the meetings, aiming to dismantle increasingly sophisticated criminal organizations operating across the Eastern Caribbean.
The two-day event was organized by the French Embassy. In a recorded address, French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that the seminar was a key part of France's initiative to combat drug trafficking at its source. He reaffirmed his country's commitment to supporting regional partners in countering organized crime.
The French Embassy described the event as a significant advancement for regional security cooperation. Participants compared national legal frameworks and enforcement practices throughout the meetings, aiming to dismantle increasingly sophisticated criminal organizations operating across the Eastern Caribbean.
