Customs Officers in Antigua and Barbuda are now better trained in drug investigation, having joined their counterparts from throughout the region in participating in this course.
Two officers from the Customs and Excise Division participated in the May 31 to June 11th training initiative organized jointly by the Regional Security System (RSS) and the Organization of American States (OAS).
The Drug Investigations course specifically targeted female officers who serve as part of the security forces across the region.
While the Customs Division was represented by two of its Officers, three Officers joined the virtual session on behalf of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda.
The course aimed to train a cadre of female investigation officers with the knowledge, skills and investigative techniques to handle drug-related offences.
Director of Research and Development at the Antigua and Barbuda Customs and Excise Division, Mr George Brown described the exercise as timely and a critical training course.
The course provided the five female officers from Antigua and Barbuda with legal training that will help them better understand the court system and the need for thorough investigations.
