(Jamaica Gleaner) A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Jamaica and Cuba which is aimed at tackling cross-border issues such as the illegal trafficking of drugs and weapons.
National Security Minister Dwight Nelson said in the Senate yesterday that the accord speaks to joint efforts by the two governments that “address criminal activities”.
“It is recognised that there is a growing number of groups engaged in trafficking illicit drugs and illegal weapons using the Cuban maritime airspace to move these drugs and firearms in and out of Jamaica, Haiti and The Bahamas,” the ministry paper said.
The paper noted that up to November last year, 20 Jamaicans were serving time in custody in Cuba for mainly drug-related offences.
Leaders of criminal organisations are to be identified under the arrangements between the countries. Jamaica and Cuba have also pledged to monitor the daily movements of criminal organisations, as well as to identify potential weak points and informants in such organisations.
