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Other forms of co-operation and training
- The Parties shall co-operate closely with one another, consistent
with their respective domestic legal and administrative systems, with
a view to enhancing the effectiveness of law enforcement action to
suppress the commission of offences established in accordance with
article 3, paragraph 1. They shall, in particular, on the basis of
bilateral or multilateral agreements or arrangements:
(a) Establish and maintain channels of communication between their
competent agencies and services to facilitate the secure and rapid
exchange of information concerning all aspects of offences established
in accordance with article 3, paragraph 1, including if the Parties
concerned deem it appropriate, links with other criminal activities;
(b) Co-operate with one another in conducting enquiries, with respect
to offences established in accordance with article 3, paragraph 1,
having an international character, concerning:
(i) The identity, whereabouts and activities of persons suspected
of being involved in offences established in accordance with article
3, paragraph 1;
(ii) The movement of proceeds or property derived from the commission
of such offences;
(iii) The movement of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, substances
in Table I and Table II of this Convention and instrumentalities used
or intended for use in the commission of such offences;
(c) In appropriate cases and if not contrary to domestic law, establish
joint teams, taking into account the need to protect the security
of persons and of operations, to carry out the provisions of this
paragraph. Officials of any Party taking part in such teams shall
act as authorized by the appropriate authorities of the Party in whose
territory the operation is to take place; in all such cases, the Parties
involved shall ensure that the sovereignty of the Party on whose territory
the operation is to take place is fully respected;
(d) Provide, when appropriate, necessary quantities of substances
for analytical or investigative purposes;
(e) Facilitate effective co-ordination between their competent agencies
and services and promote the exchange of personnel and other experts,
including the posting of liaison officers.
- Each Party shall, to the extent necessary, initiate, develop or
improve specific training programmers for its law enforcement and
other personnel, including customs, charged with the suppression of
offences established in accordance with article 3, paragraph 1. Such
programmes shall deal, in particular, with the following:
(a) Methods used in the detection and suppression of offences established
in accordance with article 3, paragraph 1;
(b) Routes and techniques used by persons suspected of being involved
in offences established in accordance with article 3, paragraph 1,
particularly in transit States, and appropriate countermeasures;
(c) Monitoring of the import and export of narcotic drugs, psychotropic
substances and substances in Table I and Table II;
(d) Detection and monitoring of the movement of proceeds and property
derived from, and narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and substances
in Table I and Table II, and instrumentalities used or intended for
use in, the commission of offences established in accordance with
article 3, paragraph 1;
(e) Methods used for the transfer, concealment or disguise of such
proceeds, property and instrumentalities;
(f) Collection of evidence;
(g) Control techniques in free trade zones and free ports;
(h) Modern law enforcement techniques.
- The Parties shall assist one another to plan and implement research
and training programmes designed to share expertise in the areas referred
to in paragraph 2 of this article and, to this end, shall also, when
appropriate, use regional and international conferences and seminars
to promote cooperation and stimulate discussion on problems of mutual
concern, including the special problems and needs of transit States.
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