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Portugal
St Kitts
St Lucia
* St Vincent and the Grenadines
* Thailand
United Arab Emirates
Vanuatu
Portuguese Minister of Interior expressed interest during visit in April, and Home Secretary wrote enclosing the draft of a possible agreement. Nothing heard since
Legislation based on OECS, but they are considering DTOA
Government committed to amend OECS model with DTOA type powers
Legislation does not contain DTOA type powers but AG has promised to examine broadening il...
Copy of new Thai legislation received
Posts have replied saying they would rather not approach authorities until an
extradition matter has
been resolved
HC report that
legislation may soon be introduced
Await Portuguese reponse Consider raising matter again
Await outcome of considerations
Monitor progress of legislation
Await outcome of AG's considerations.
Consider reminder in first quarter of 1989
Study Thai legislation to see if compatible
Check whether situation remains same
Check legislation to see if compatible with DTOA
5. Other countries in contact (but agreement not being sought
Bangladesh
Belize
Bolivia
Botswana
Legislation against smuggling exists but none specifically against drug trafficking
Legislation being considered, probably along lines of DTOA
Embassy have shown interest and are checking to see if legislation exists
Unlikely any legislation will be passed before end of year. HC are monitoring
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