Belize National Anti-Drug Strategy - Caribbean Elections

CRITICAL EVALUATIONSTRATEGIC AREA:LAW ENFORCEMENTSTRENGTHS WEAKNESSES CHALLENGESAIRPORT CONTROL1. Well functioning securitysystem2. Good canine unit.COMMERCIAL SEA PORTBelize CityCOMMERCE BIGHT/BIGCREEKSTANN CREEK DISTRICTOTHER MARINE PORTS OFENTRY1. Presence of Customs/Police/Immigration/QuarantineCUSTOMS1. Functional CustomsDepartment.2. Officers are present at all1. Need for additional trainingand staff.2. Specialized training.3. Additional specializedequipment such as x-raymachine and scanners.1. Additional equipment e.g. X-ray machine/scanner needed.2. Specialized trainingnecessary.3. Additional staff withspecialized training required.4. Lack of canine section.5. Lack of harbor patrol crafts.1. Lack of security system andpersonnel and otherweaknesses at Belize CityPort.1. Lack of proper security andpersonnel (Police, Customs,Immigration, & Quarantine).Lack of proper investigationsection.Lack of proper investigators.1. To obtain specializedequipment.2. To identify training andfunding.3. To identify specializedtraining programs.1. To obtain/providesustainable funding fortraining and equipment.1. To establish a propersecurity system and securefunding so as to providetraining.1. To establish a propersecurity system, andsecure funding fortraining.1. To refocus the Customs