1. Following the successful conclusion of a two week   Seminar

on Drug Enforcement, 31 participants were handed out Certificates of Attendance.

Participants in this Seminar included officers from the Malta Police (12), Armed Forces of Malta (6), Customs Department (6) and the National Drug Intelligence Unit (7).

This seminar, which was organised by the Counter Narcotis

Co-ordination Committee and the Office of the Manager, Airport Security, had been inaugurated by the Hon Joe Mizzi, Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister.

Among the various topics discussed were: the international scene, the role of intelligence, identification of drugs, Customs/Airport/Seaport procedures, raids and searches, suspect interrogation, and court procedures.

The lectures were facilitated by representatives of the various entities involved and SEDQA, the Government Agency Against Drug & Alcohol Abuse.

It is envisaged that a similar seminar will be held in the near future.