India, June 17 -- In an effort to combat global drug and precursor chemical trafficking, the G7 summit has decided to create "7+ Ports Network to Combat Drug Trafficking'.
The new initiative aims to reinforce cooperation between G7 members and their partners' main maritime ports in coordination with the European Ports Alliance, the European Coalition Against Drugs and similar initiatives. This G7+ initiative will aim to better coordinate, share information and implement best practices, including through possible joint field visits to port authorities and law enforcement agencies, building on international regulations, such as the International Ship and Port Facility Security of the International Maritime Organization and G7 initiatives. To...