France launches G7+ ports alliance to target global narcotics routes

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France launched a G7-backed alliance linking major ports, customs services and international organizations to improve intelligence sharing against global narcotics trafficking routes. The initiative focuses on coordination across port networks to disrupt drug-smuggling activity.

PARIS, Nov 9 - France said on Monday it had launched a new G7-backed network linking major ports, customs services and international organisations in an effort to improve intelligence sharing and coordination against global drug trafficking routes.