A visit to Paraguay’s National Police Anti-Narcotics headquarters provided an opportunity for ISSUP to discuss drug trafficking challenges and the training needs of frontline officers with Commander Mario Vallejos.

During the visit, Commander Vallejos outlined challenges related to the illicit trafficking of substances and chemical precursors, clandestine routes, and operations in remote rural areas, particularly along the borders with Brazil, Bolivia and Argentina. He also discussed cocaine and cannabis production in Paraguay and the actions undertaken to address these activities.

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