Traditional drug control policies that focus solely on crackdowns lead to constant shifts among drug producers, distributors, and users, without addressing the root causes. A more comprehensive approach is needed to enhance drug control capabilities by tackling the region’s underlying challenges.<br>SPO is committed to identifying and addressing the most urgent drug-related issues in the Mekong region by developing practical and effective solutions. This approach leverages established cooperative networks to drive sustainable improvements in regional drug control efforts.
To expand safe storage and disposal facilities by assessing the current status of drugs and precursors in Cambodia and Lao PDR, and to increase disposal capacity by upgrading facilities for faster and more efficient processing.
To strengthen national and regional drug control capabilities, thereby reducing drug-related social instability, mitigating cross- sectoral risks, minimizing unnecessary social costs, and enabling more focused investment of material and human resources.
Drugs and precursors are transported to safe storage, incinerated, and subjected to environmental impact assessments.
Management and safety training is provided for government and private sector personnel.
The construction of drug storage and disposal facilities is supported, and forensic capabilities are enhanced.
A unified drug handling manual for the Mekong region is developed and implemented.
Meetings are organized to coordinate anti-drug policies and strategies across countries.
