The
countries within the Andean Region are primarily responsible
for the heroin, and the world’s cocaine hydrochloride (HCL),
cocaine base, and wholesale cocaine HCL distribution. Shipments
of multi-ton quantities of cocaine are transported via maritime
container shipments, fishing vessels and go fast boats to the
U.S. and Europe via Mexico and Central America.
DEA offices
in this region aggressively combat methods of operations used
by the various regional drug trafficking organizations (DTO)
by participating in bilateral investigations and intelligence
activities, sponsor and conduct counter-narcotics training as
well as engage in foreign liaison.
The
Southern Cone’s geographical area includes the countries
of Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Most countries within the Southern Cone Region are considered
to be transit zones for the movement of cocaine base, cocaine HCL,
and heroin being shipped from Colombia and Peru to markets in the
U.S. and Europe, or producers of coca leaves.
DEA offices located in the Southern Cone conduct bilateral investigations;
sponsor and conduct counter-narcotics training, to include specific
training on clandestine laboratory operations and the diversion
of precursor chemicals; participate in intelligence gathering activities;
provide assistance in developing drug control laws and regulations;
and support DEA domestic offices and other agencies with drug and
non-drug investigations through controlled deliveries and evidence
sharing.
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