What are the keys to capacity building with partner nations in the campaign for drug interdiction? How many metric tons of cocaine are interdicted at the southwest border and in transit zones each year? Commander Harry Schmidt, Chief, Drug and Migrant Division, US Coast Guard explains how a layered approach to drug interdiction at the source, transit and arrival zones with partner nations is a solid investment for the US tax payer. He also discusses the balloon effect and the importance of keeping one step ahead of smugglers, who are constantly looking for the paths of least resistance. Commander Schmidt will be speaking at the Counter Narco-Terrorism and Drug Interdiction Summit taking place September 24-26 in Miami, FL.

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