Past event: Counter Narco-Terrorism and Drug Interdiction Summit

Eliminating the Nexus Between Terrorism and Narcotics

Counter Narco-Terrorism and Drug Interdiction will focus on the technology and capability requirements needed by the US government to expose and eliminate the main sources of terrorist financing. There is a direct correlation between the poppy seed fields in Afghanistan and the Taliban, The National Liberation Army and the coca plant manufacturing in Colombia, and the various Mexican Drug Cartels through marijuana and cocaine shipping. Though many times the consumers are actually Americans, it is in the best interest of the American government to end this steady stream of revenue for terrorist organizations in order to protect assets and civilians at home and abroad.

The President's FY 2013 Drug Control Budget includes a $89.3 million increase for interdiction Programs.  Counter Narco-Terrorism & Drug Interdiction 2013 will focus on these programs on both the tactical and strategic level.  By utilizing advanced technologies on land and sea, leveraging international partnerships, and adapting interdiction strategies, we can eliminate the nexus between terrorism and narcotics

At a time of unprecedented budget reductions, now more then ever, innovative and creative solutions are needed to ensure national security. Examining and utilizing various international partnerships, interdiction capabilities, and advancements in homeland security will help to stifle one of the largest sources of revenue for terrorist organizations.

Counter Narco-Terrorism & Drug Interdiction 2013 Features:

• Top Counter Narco-Terrorism priorities
• The drug circle, where drugs are going to and where they are coming from
• The strongest international partnerships that have been effective in stemming narcoterrorism
• Distribution lines and protecting the points of entry (POEs), airports, ports, waterways, overland
• Human trafficking, smuggling and slavery
• Cargo and container detection systems and advanced technologies
• Post Afghanistan withdrawal strategies and what it means for the US