BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 1. A training course on
combating the illicit trafficking of small arms, light weapons,
ammunition, and explosives has begun in Dushanbe under the
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) project
aimed at strengthening Uzbekistan’s resilience to cross-border
threats originating from Afghanistan, Trend reports via the Uzbek Customs
Committee.
The program is being attended by officers of the Border Troops
of Tajikistan and brings together experts from the German
Bundeswehr Verification Center, Interpol’s Central Bureau, and the
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
A representative of Uzbekistan’s Customs Committee, O.
Sharifbayev, is participating in the course as a trainer. During
the event, he is presenting Uzbekistan’s best practices and
practical experience in combating the illegal circulation of
weapons and explosives, while sharing professional expertise with
participants.
The training is designed to enhance regional cooperation and
strengthen the capacity of border and law enforcement agencies to
address security challenges, including the trafficking of weapons
and other illicit goods across international borders.
