Pubdate: Thu, 19 Jun 2003 Source: Monitor, The (Uganda) Copyright: 2003 The Monitor. Contact: http://www.monitor.co.ug/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2934 Author: Mercy Nalugo Region to Unite On Drugs Kampala The British High Commissioner has asked African countries to unite in the fight against drug trafficking. "Regional co-operation and exchange of informationis crucial," Mr Adam Wood said yesterday. Mr Wood was speaking at the 14th East African workshop for CID and anti-narcotics officers at Hotel Africana in Kampala. Senior police officers from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda attended the workshop on drug trafficking. Mr Wood said that his country would continue funding the fight against drugs. "That's why we sponsor such workshops but they will not bear fruit without the co-operation of member states," Mr Wood said. He said that his government would help the Anti-Narcotics Unit in Uganda to ensure that the country is not used as a conduit for drugs. The participants agreed to share information about suspected traffickers in the region. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake