Latin America
Cooperation with counterparts, a cornerstone of USCG interdiction strategy
August 09 by Commander Harry SchmidtHow many metric tons of cocaine is interdicted in the transit zone each year? And how many tons are interdicted in the continental US and at the border? IDGA’s @DefenseInsider recently spoke w...
Exploiting the Seams: Drug smuggling tactics and effective collaborative approaches to block adversaries
July 31 by Marissa AlvordWhat 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 y...
USCG "must maintain presence" to uphold drug interdiction success says Homeland Security and Justice Analyst
July 18 by Marissa AlvordThe National Drug Control Strategy requires the US Coast Guard to interdict 40% of cocaine trafficked to the US through the maritime domain. How will the US Coast Guard meet this target in the conte...
Growing Transnational Criminal Organizations Driving Increased Need for Military Vehicles in Latin America
December 09 by Christopher DauerThe rise of international criminal organizations is increasing the demand in Latin America for projected, highly maneuverable military vehicles, to be used in law enforcement, border patrol and secu...