Counter Narco-Terrorism & Drug Interdiction

Eliminating the Nexus Between Terrorism and Narcotics

Counter Narco-Terrorism & Drug Interdiction(CNTDI) will focus on the technology and capability requirements needed by the US government to expose and eliminate the main sources of terrorist financing. There is a direct correlation between the poppy seed fields in Afghanistan and the Taliban, The National Liberation Army and the coca plant manufacturing in Columbia, and the various Mexican Drug Cartels through marijuana and cocaine shipping. These examples and many more highlight the connection between drugs and terrorism, and CNTDI 2013 will seek to demonstrate how best to combat that relationship.

The President's FY 2013 Drug Control Budget includes a $89.3 million increase for interdiction Programs.  Counter Narco-Terrorism & Drug Interdiction 2013 will focus on these programs on both the tactical and strategic level.  By utilizing advanced technologies on land and sea, leveraging international partnerships, and adapting interdiction strategies, we can eliminate the nexus between terrorism and narcotics

At a time of unprecedented budget reductions, now more then ever, innovative and creative solutions are needed to ensure national security. Examining and utilizing various international partnerships, interdiction capabilities, and advancements in homeland security will help to stifle one of the largest sources of revenue for terrorist organizations.