The protocol was signed by the National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations, Lieutenant General Mthandazo Ntlemeza and his Russian counterpart, Viktor Ivanov, in a meeting that was held Moscow, Russia, last week.

The two countries have agreed on the importance of having a comprehensive multi-disciplinary approach to the world drug problem, including reducing the supply and demand.

General Ntlemeza welcomed the protocol, saying the two countries also agreed to organise training for the staff of the Federal Drug Control Service of the Russian Federation and the South African Police Service.

Available: http://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/sa-russia-sign-pact-fight-drug-trafficking