US enhances drug trafficking collaboration with Pacific Island nations, targeting Chinese networks.

The US will enhance collaboration with Pacific Island nations to tackle drug trafficking by criminal networks from China, who use the region as a transit point for narcotics exports to the US. Deputy Secretary of State, Kurt Campbell, mentioned that the US will announce next week developments in law enforcement regarding drugs in the Pacific. The US aims to support small businesses, tourism, hospital infrastructure, and telecoms links in Pacific Island countries to provide alternative partnerships.

August 29, 2024
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