Organization:Drug Control Agency
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| Formed | 1999 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Tajikistan |
| Headquarters | Dushanbe |
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The Drug Control Agency, also called the National Drug Enforcement Agency, is the drug control service of Tajikistan. Formed in 1999,[2] the service was founded to help combat the drug trafficking through the country from Afghanistan, and is one of the most active anti-narcotics bodies operating in Asia.[2][3][4]
History
It is estimated that upwards of 20% of Afghanistan's opiates travel through Tajikistan.[5] Between 2000 and 2011, the agency confiscated over 11,000 kilograms of drugs. It cooperates with law enforcement bodies of Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Russia , China , Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan.[6] In 2004, the head of the agency, Ghaffor Mirzoyev, was sentenced to life imprisonment for drug trafficking. He was replaced by Lieutenant General Rustam Nazarov.[7]
References
- ↑ Shishkin, Philip (21 May 2013). Restless Valley: Revolution, Murder, and Intrigue in the Heart of Central Asia. ISBN 9780300185980. https://books.google.com/books?id=7YTanm1K7BkC&q=Rustam+Nazarov&pg=PT55.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tajikistan: Drug Control Agency Draws Praise and Criticism | EurasiaNet.org
- ↑ "IRIN Asia | TAJIKISTAN: Drug control agency makes its mark | Tajikistan | Other". http://irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportID=17535.
- ↑ UN high official says Tajikistan is key to deter drug trafficking from Afghanistan » Breaking News | Wire Update News | News Wires
- ↑ Tajikistan is the first line of defence in stemming Afghan drugs: UNODC Executive Director
- ↑ Drug Control Agency marks milestone
- ↑ Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Tajikistan
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