Supply Reduction
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Rafael Parada
Chief of the Supply Reduction Unit

Based on a multidimensional, comprehensive, and evidence-based approach, the mission of the Executive Secretariat of CICAD' Supply Reduction Unit (CICAD/SRU) is to support OAS member states in strengthening their capacity to counter the illicit production, manufacturing, trafficking, and sale of drugs in the region.

In this context, the CICAD/SRU provides specialized training and technical assistance to member states in the following programmatic areas:

  • Counterdrug police intelligence capacity building;
  • Control of chemical precursors used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances;
  • Maritime, riverine and port narcotrafficking;
  • Drug trafficking by air; and
  • Promotion of gender equality in counterdrug law enforcement agencies.

Likewise, CICAD/SRU supports CICAD’s Group of Experts on Maritime Narcotrafficking and CICAD’s Group of Experts on Chemical Substances and Pharmaceutical Products.





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More Results
Highlighted Results
Increased cooperation in cross-border drug trafficking investigations
Creation of CICAD's Working Group on the Control of Drug Trafficking by Air to address trends and best practices on the matter
More than 1,600 officials trained to counter the diversion of precursor chemicals and their use in illicit drug manufacturing
More than 1,000 drug control authorities from over 60 relevant agencies increased their awareness on the importance of promoting a gender perspective
Over 5,000 analysts have participated in CICAD counterdrug police intelligence courses increasing their capacity to counter drug trafficking
CICAD has contributed to enhance the quantity and quality of police intelligence information used in drug trafficking investigations
Over 400 officials increased their capacity to identify and intercept synthetic drugs and New Psychoactive Substances
4,500 officials from law enforcement, port authorities strengthened their capacity to investigate, detect, and intercept illicit drug trafficking
Launched the “GENLEA Handbook: Strategies and Good Practices for Strengthening Gender Equality in Counterdrug Law Enforcement Agencies”
More Projects
Highlighted Projects, Programs and Initiatives
Three men are standing in front of a Colombian National Police plane on an airstrip. The plane is white and green. The gentlemen on the left and right are dressed in civilian clothes, while the gentleman in the middle is in uniform.
Counterdrug Police Intelligence Capacity Building
Increase the capacity of member states to improve their abilities to investigate and dismantle drug trafficking.
Hand with glove holding a pill in what looks like a chemistry or pharmaceutical lab
Group of Experts on Chemical Substances and Pharmaceutical Products
Brings together representatives from member states to share and discuss expertise on the control of chemical precursors that are –or could be– used in the illicit manufacture of drugs.
The image shows a clandestine cocaine-processing laboratory in the jungle. The laboratory is rudimentary, it is set up in a wooden structure, and has equipment and materials used to process, label and pack cocaine.
Control of Precursor Chemicals used in the Illicit Manufacture of Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances
Strengthening capacities of member states to counter illicit use of precursor chemicals in the production of natural and synthetic drugs.
Port, cargo ship with containers, containers on land, truck on route
Group of Experts on Maritime Narcotrafficking
Forum for OAS member states to exchange information and best practices to counter maritime and riverine drug trafficking.
Containers on a platform over water
Maritime, Riverine, and Port Narcotrafficking Control
Program to support law enforcement, port authorities, customs, and other agencies to investigate, detect, and interdict drug trafficking in the maritime, riverine, and port domains.
Security control in an airport
Aerial Drug Trafficking Control
Strengthen the capacity of OAS member states to counter drug trafficking by air and increase regional cooperation.
Six female officers of the Argentine Airport Security Police participate in the GENLEA National Workshop in Buenos Aires, which took place in February 2019. The women are seated at a round table, facing left, paying attention to a presentation.
Inter-American Program for Strengthening Gender Equality in Counterdrug Law Enforcement Agencies (GENLEA)
Support OAS member states to strengthen gender equality in their counterdrug law enforcement agencies with the aim of increasing their capacity to counter drug trafficking.
More Publications
Highlighted Publications
Cover of the Report on a purple background, with the drawing of three hands holding three signs: the icon of woman on the left, the equal sign, and icon of man on the right.
June, 2020
GENLEA Handbook
Strategies and Good Practices for Strengthening Gender Equality in Counterdrug Law Enforcement Agencies
Blue cover with CICAD logo and title of publication
November, 2019
CICAD’s Model Regulations
For the Control of Chemical Substances used in the Illicit Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
December, 2023
Reference Guide
for the Development or Updating of Regulations for the Comprehensive Handling and Final Disposal of Seized or Confiscated Chemical Substances
More Events
Highlighted Events
Meeting of CICAD's Group of Experts on Chemical Substances and Pharmaceutical Products
Meeting of CICAD's Group of Experts on Chemical Substances and Pharmaceutical Products
May 21, 2024 - May 23, 2024
National Institute of Criminalistics / Instituto Nacional de Criminalistica
Brasilia , Brazil
2024 Meeting of CICAD's Group of Experts on Maritime Narcotrafficking
2024 Meeting of CICAD's Group of Experts on Maritime Narcotrafficking
The 2024 meeting of CICAD’s Group of Experts on Maritime Narcotrafficking will take place in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, September 10-12, 2024, under the Chair of Trinidad and Tobago’s Coast Gua
Sep 10, 2024 - Sep 12, 2024
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
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