By Joy Odor
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host an advanced-level course for 35 law enforcement officials, prosecutors, magistrates, and training personnel from seven West and Southern African countries.
The Countries Participating are
Botswana, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, The Gambia and Togo.
The training aimed to strengthen regional efforts to combat transnational drug trafficking.
The would also addresses the growing threat of transnational drug trafficking across West and Southern Africa, where criminal networks are increasingly using the region as a transit and distribution hub for illicit narcotics.
The course will focus on complex investigations, international controlled deliveries, conspiracy cases, inter-agency coordination, and operational planning. Participants will engage in scenario-based exercises to reinforce their skills.
*International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Gaborone:*
The training will be held at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Gaborone, a premier institution for law enforcement training and regional security cooperation in Africa.
Established in 2000, ILEA Gaborone has trained over 18,000 law enforcement and justice officials from more than 38 African nations.
The ILEA Gaborone is a joint initiative between the US and the Government of Botswana, with support from 16 US agencies. The academy delivers cutting-edge instruction on transnational crime, fostering lasting US-Africa partnerships.
