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Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) advises the President, Secretary of State, other bureaus in the Department of State, and other departments and agencies within the U.S. Government on the development of policies and programs to combat international narcotics and crime. The bureau is headed by Assistant Secretary David T. Johnson under the direction of the Under Secretary for Political Affairs. INL programs support two of the Department's strategic goals: (1) to reduce the entry of illegal drugs into the United States; and (2) to minimize the impact of international crime on the United States and its citizens. Counternarcotics and anticrime programs also complement the war on terrorism, both directly and indirectly, by promoting modernization of and supporting operations by foreign criminal justice systems and law enforcement agencies charged with the counter-terrorism mission.

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Newsletter: The INL Beat
Date: 11/17/2008 Description: INL Newsletter: The Beat State Dept Photo"It has been my privilege to lead the 4,000 plus men and women of INL for more than a year. The INL team, comprised of career public servants as well as colleagues who work for American’s vibrant private sector, is proud of their work and its contribution to the health, safety, and security of Americans at home and abroad. Through this newsletter, the INL Beat, we hope to acquaint you with the work we do on your behalf." -- Assistant Secretary Johnson

  
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The Merida Initiative
Date: 06/30/2008 Location: Washington, DC Description: President George W. Bush delivers a brief statement at the White House after signing legislation. Standing with him are, from left, Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Secretary of Veteran Affairs James Peake, and Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy John P. Walters. © White House PhotoThis multi-year program demonstrates the United States' commitment to work in partnership with governments in Mexico, the nations of Central America, the Dominican Republic and Haiti to confront criminal organizations whose illicit actions undermine public safety, erode the rule of law, and threaten the national security of the United States. More

Narco-Trafficking: What Is the Nexus With the War on Terror?
Director for Anticrime Programs David M. Luna delivered remarks, Miami, Florida. Full Text 

Visiting Scholars Program
Public-Private Partnership for Justice Reform in Afghanistan places first Afghan candidate in visiting scholars program in the United States. Full Text

Special Briefing on Release of Major Drug-Producing and Drug-Transit Countries
Assistant Secretary Johnson during special briefing on release of Major Drug-Producing and Drug-Transit Countries. [State Dept. photo]Assistant Secretary Johnson delivered remarks at special briefing. Full Text | Text of Presidential Determination

Update on Counternarcotics in Afghanistan
Fact sheet on United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Poppy Cultivation Survey Full Text | Release of 2008 UNODC Report

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