Each participating country shared reports on enforcement activities and their roles within the Enforcement Network. The meeting also benefited from partner agencies’ presentations, which outlined their functions in the regional context and offered recommendations for strengthening collaboration with the Caribbean RILO/JIO and individual administrations.
Participants received virtual presentations on key topics, including best practices in risk management from Jamaica, an update from the WCO on the progress of the Synthetic Drugs Detection Project, and insights from the West European RILO on enforcement tools available to the region. A standout moment of the workshop was CARICOM IMPACS’ presentation on “The Use of Data Analytics in Enforcement,” which sparked significant discussion and engagement.
The event concluded with constructive discussions on the challenges posed by the rise in express parcel operations and the strategic measures needed to combat the flow of illicit goods across regional borders. Participants emphasized the importance of enhanced cooperation between Caribbean RILO/JIO and other regional and international partners, pledging to strengthen collaboration to safeguard the security and wellbeing of the region.
