As part of joint action by CSTO member states, the anti-drug operation "Canal-Caspian Beacon" took place. According to preliminary data, the operation helped identify and shut down channels for the flow of drugs into the CSTO area of responsibility, and also improved the effectiveness of countering drug trafficking along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.
Scale and results of joint action
The joint measures made it possible to neutralize international transnational drug groups, dismantle underground drug production and undermine the economic foundations of the drug business. The operation involved law enforcement agencies, border and customs services, state security bodies and financial intelligence units from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan, as well as observers from Iran and China.
Key results of the operation
- 790 drug crimes identified, including 81 cases of smuggling
- 101 drug group exposed
- Six cases of drug proceeds laundering registered
- 376 persons detained for committing drug crimes
More than 11,000 officers from relevant services in a number of countries, including China and Iran, were involved in the operation.
