[wanabidii] Press Releases: Travel to Colombia by Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs William R. Brownfield

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Travel to Colombia by Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs William R. Brownfield 06/02/2015 02:48 PM EDT Travel to Colombia by Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs William R. Brownfield Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 2, 2015 Ambassador William R. Brownfield, Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), will travel to Cartagena, Colombia, on June 2 to participate in the International Drug Enforcement Conference (IDEC). The global conference is co-hosted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Anti-Narcotics Police Directorate of the Colombian National Police. More than 300 attendees are expected, from over 100 governments. The theme of this year’s IDEC is “Transformation of the Drug Phenomenon: A Global Challenge.” While in Cartagena, Assistant Secretary Brownfield also will also participate in a ceremony highlighting INL’s donation of six high-speed interceptor boats from Safe Boats International to strengthen the Colombian Navy’s interdiction efforts along the Colombian coastline. The boats will be used in operations to intercept suspect vessels trafficking narcotics, weapons, and other illicit items. You can follow the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs on Twitter @StateINL and Facebook at http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://www.facebook.com/StateINL. For more information contact INL-PAPD@state.gov. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520