Bolivia, Brazil to launch joint anti-drug operations
Bolivia, Brazil to launch joint anti-drug operations
05-16-2013 11:33 BJT
LA PAZ, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Bolivia and Brazil have signed an agreement on launching joint anti-drug operations, Vice Minister of Social Defense Felipe Caceres said Wednesday.
During Monday and Tuesdays' meeting with Brazilian officials in Santa Cruz, the two sides discussed ways to reduce Bolivian drug supply and Brazilian demand, Caceres told a press conference.
The deal also includes exchange of intelligence on drug trafficking and other crimes, such as human trafficking and money laundering, as well as natural resources smuggling.
"There will be joint operations to fight organized crime by air, land and rivers," added Caceres.
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