The Department of Defense's Counter Narcotic Efforts
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Levin Center Identifier
Document Date
2006-12-12
Report Length
31 pages
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Additional, Minority, Dissenting Views
Report Type
Found Using Methodology
Yes
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Brief Executive Summary
The Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources of the House Committee on Government Reform investigated narcotics trafficking and terrorism, particularly focusing on instances in Colombia and Afghanistan. The report highlights the financial, political, and operational linkages between drug trafficking and terrorist activities, emphasizing the role of certain groups, such as FARC and the Taliban, in the drug trade. The report underscores the global implications of the drug-terror link and the U.S. Department of Defense's efforts to combat drug trafficking as part of the broader war on terrorism.
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Related Hearings
House Committee on International Relations, hearing on "Plan Colombia: Major Successes and New Challenges," 109th Cong., H.Hrg. 109-49, (2005, May 11)
House Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources, hearing on "Interrupting Narco-Terrorist Threats on the High Seas: Do We Have Enough Wind in our Sails?" 109th Cong., H.Hrg. 109-99, (2005, June 29)
Senate Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, hearing on "U.S. Central Command\342\200\231s Counter Narcotics Program," 108th Cong., (2004)
House Committee on Government Reform, hearing on "The War Against Drugs and Thugs: A Status Report on Plan Colombia Successes and Remaining Challenges," 108th Cong., H.Hrg. 108-214, (2004, June 17)
House Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources, hearing on "2006 DOD Counternarcotics Budget: Does IT Deliver the Necessary Support?" 109th Cong., H.Hrg. 109-95, (2005, May 10)
House Committee on Armed Services, hearing on "Status of Security and Stability in Afghanistan,\342\200\235 109th Cong., H.Hrg. 109-114, (2006, June 28)
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, hearing on "Current and Projected National Security Threats to the United States," 109th Cong., S.Hrg. 109-724, (2006, February 2)
House Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources, hearing on "Interrupting Narco-Terrorist Threats on the High Seas: Do We Have Enough Wind in our Sails?" 109th Cong., H.Hrg. 109-99, (2005, June 29)
Senate Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, hearing on "U.S. Central Command\342\200\231s Counter Narcotics Program," 108th Cong., (2004)
House Committee on Government Reform, hearing on "The War Against Drugs and Thugs: A Status Report on Plan Colombia Successes and Remaining Challenges," 108th Cong., H.Hrg. 108-214, (2004, June 17)
House Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources, hearing on "2006 DOD Counternarcotics Budget: Does IT Deliver the Necessary Support?" 109th Cong., H.Hrg. 109-95, (2005, May 10)
House Committee on Armed Services, hearing on "Status of Security and Stability in Afghanistan,\342\200\235 109th Cong., H.Hrg. 109-114, (2006, June 28)
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, hearing on "Current and Projected National Security Threats to the United States," 109th Cong., S.Hrg. 109-724, (2006, February 2)