The center will also provide Cuban users with information regarding the organization of drug-related services and data on issues of general interest related to this problem.
According to the Vice Minister of Justice, Pilar Varona, “Cuba has the conditions to create the Observatory, which would be the tool to articulate, evaluate, investigate and monitor the specific situation of the country, in addition to focusing information on the evolution of behaviors, not only in Cuba but also in the region and worldwide.”
Varona explained to Granma newspaper, that the implementation of the initiative was planned for 2025 after holding a first workshop to approach the experiences of the observatories in the region, and the Early Warning Systems. She said that the second workshop, held this week, provided better training for staff, focusing on aspects related to technical assistance and forensic laboratories.
The vice minister pointed out that the OND is expected to be officially inaugurated next July, and stressed that one of the center’s objectives is to implement an Early Warning System, in order to make timely decisions and be more effective.
In the fight against illicit drug trafficking, Cuba maintains a zero tolerance policy and rigorously and severely applies its legislation in this regard.
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