Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
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![Photos from left to right: Men work in poppy field. Poppies contain opium, the key ingredient in heroin [© AP Image]; Lebanese Internal Security Forces cadets show off INL-provided civil disorder management equipment [U.S. Embassy Beirut Image]; President Obama greets a Mexican training program participant accompanied by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada (middle, behind) and President Felipe Calderon of Mexico (right, behind) [© AP Image] Photos from left to right: Men work in poppy field . Poppies contain opium, the key ingredient in heroin [© AP Image]; Lebanese Internal Security Forces cadets show off INL-provided civil disorder management equipment [U.S. Embassy Beirut Image]; President Obama greets a Mexican training program participant accompanied by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada (middle, behind) and President Felipe Calderon of Mexico (right, behind) [© AP Image]](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121002115533im_/http://www.state.gov/img/09/35261/inl_banner3_480_1.jpg)
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The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), headed by
Assistant Secretary William R. Brownfield, advises the President, Secretary of State, other bureaus in the Department of State, and other departments and agencies within the U.S. Government on the development of policies and programs to combat international narcotics and crime. INL programs support two of the Department's strategic goals: (1) to reduce the entry of illegal drugs into the United States; and (2) to minimize the impact of international crime on the United States and its citizens. Counternarcotics and anticrime programs also complement counterterrorism efforts, both directly and indirectly, by promoting modernization of and supporting operations by foreign criminal justice systems and law enforcement agencies charged with the counter-terrorism mission.
Major INL Publications
Hot Topics
The INL Beat Newsletter: Summer 2012
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Secretary Clinton Praises Armenian Police Official for “Government Reformer” Award
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Embassy Lima Launches Peruvian Circus Anti- Drug Campaign
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ILEAs Launch Women’s Law Enforcement Leadership Course
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INL K9 Program Yields New Trainers, Drug Seizures
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Quick Thinking American Saves Lives in South Sudan
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NATO-Russia Council Celebrates 2000th Graduate
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U.S.-Bahamas “Youth Express” Camp Cultivates Leaders
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New Police Assistance Pilot Program in Armenia with Virginia Partners
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U.S. Renews Agreement to Combat Crime in Moldova
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CARSI Boosts Police Reform Efforts
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Developing a Stronger Response to Financial Crimes in Montenegro
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