Uruguay: We would like the CND to pay active attention to the participation of civil society organisations, such as NGO’s, trade unions and so on… In the previous paragraph we think “religious organisations” should be added to the list of civil society organisations. The following should also be addedas well as “access to internationally controlled …
Venezuela
Committee of the Whole – Ensuring the availability of controlled substances for drug testing labs
Finland: This resolution is intended to improve the performance of drug testing labs. Drug testing labs need small amounts of controlled substances to carry out the necessary tests and are required for accurate forensic data and monitoring systems. However, laboratory’s in many country struggle to get the controlled substances for testing. There is a need …
CND day 4 – Plenary statement of Venezuela on drug trafficking and supply
Activities that Bolivia has undertaken according to new routes and trends. Venezuela has intensified its efforts to tackle drug trafficking, seizures were done by checking information and collaborating. In addition, we have 10 radars in operation, which makes it easier to identify planes that do not have authorisation to land. Reduction in supply is not …
CND Day 3 – Venezuela’s Plenary Statement on the Political Declaration and Plan of Action
Acknowledges the impact and dimensions of world drug problem. Venezuela recognises the threats to some countries but this should not serve as a pretext for punitive military measures against other countries. States should use existing political and legal platforms to promote responses based on international cooperation. There is a road map that already exists to …
Venezuela’s Comments on INCB’s Annual Report
Venezuela acknowledged that cocaine is being trafficked from Venezuela. As a transit country Venezuela participates in interdiction efforts. This is done with recognition that drug control is a joint and shared responsibility. Venezuela urged that drug control not be politicised. Venezuelan anti-drug office has detected unusual increase of amyl-nitrate or poppers. The country has issued …
Venezuela’s response to INCB statement
Venezuela raised concerns regarding the INCB’s report and its description of the extent to which the country is a trafficking route.