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Egypt
Fiji
Guatemala
Japan
Kenya
Malawi
Mauritius
Paraguay
Peru
Sri Lanka
Swaziland
Uruguay
Copy of DTOA and background passed to Head of Anti-narcotics. Egyptians appear interested in
agreement
No compatible legislation.
HC monitoring progress
"Drugs kit" handed to Guatemalans in April 1988, following Mr Eggar's visit
Legislation would have to be enacted before Agreement. Keep monitoring Government policy
Copy of DTOA passed to Kenyans. Law Reform Commission are reviewing legislation on drug abuse
Government have shown interest and are studying DTOA and model agreement
Legislation allows for confiscation, but not for an MLA agreement. Copy of DTOA passed to GOM
"Drugs kit" handed to Paraguayans in April 1989
"Drugs kit" handed to Government. Mr Eggar visited in August 1988. No reponse from Peruvians
Narcotics Authorities want to have legislation introduced and will be making a case to the Law Commission
Legislation to allow for accession to Commonwealth Scheme for Mutual Assistance is being considered
"Drugs kit" forwarded to Montevideo late 1988 following Mr Eggar's visit. No response since then
Papua New Guinea, Seychelles, Tonga, Uganda, Zimbabwe no legislation planned.
GLOSSARY
DLO Drug Liaison Officer
DTOA Drug Trafficking offences Act
HC
High Commission
MLAT
OECS
Mutual Legal Assistance
Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States
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ECONOMIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT, FCO
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