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J) Europe and Central Asia
The Dutch “Ecstasy Offensive” includes an action plan to encourage prevention education, monitoring and research of “club” drugs. The Coordination Point Assessment and Monitoring of New Drugs (CAM) researches the risks of new drugs and reports results to the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA). The Drug Information and Monitoring System (DIMS) monitors changes in the users market, and reports drugs having acute health risks. ... Russia is a transit country for heroin and opium, most of which comes from Afghanistan and approximately half of which is destined for Europe. A small percentage reaches the United States as well. Russia is a small producer of cannabis and opium poppy and ephedrine for domestic consumption, and a significant producer/diverter of precursor chemicals for export for the production of Afghan and Turkish heroin. Production of amphetamines and synthetics for domestic consumption is minor but on the rise, and with the ready availability of precursors and sophisticated chemists, Russia may be poised to become a major producer of synthetic drugs to Europe and the U.S. Russian-Israeli criminal groups are known to be involved in synthetics trafficking in the U.S. and Russia-based criminal groups may exploit this connection to enter the U.S. market. Russian Drug Control units anticipate a rise in domestic club drug production for export to the U. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Four private clubs have swimming pools and tennis courts and Embassy families regularly join as members. Tennis lessons are also available. In addition, a private golf club with an 18-hole golf course (2 x 9 holes, with 2 tee boxes on each hole, with 12 greens) is located in south Paramaribo. The course is low and flat and subject to flooding during the rainy season. The course is not too challenging, offering enjoyment for advanced golfers and duffers alike. For both golf and tennis, be sure to include all equipment needed (especially tennis and golf balls, tennis rackets and golf clubs) in your household effects shipment. Some sports equipment items are available locally but are expensive. Embassy members actively participate in private club life and are welcome to join sports teams organized by the clubs. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
There are many beaches within a day’s drive from Caracas. The beaches at Rio Chico to the east, or at Cata or Choroni/Puerto Cabello to the west of Caracas, are popular. The roads to the latter beaches are steep, curving, and narrow, and because of the road conditions, it takes about 4 hours by car to arrive at these beaches. The islands in the Morrocoy National Park, four to five hours from Caracas by car, and then reachable by boat, offer beautiful beaches and great snorkeling. Camping is allowed on these islands although there are no facilities. The islands of Los Roques, reachable only by air (30 minutes from Caracas), are beautiful and offer excellent snorkeling, too. Camping is allowed there also, but again, there are no facilities. Beaches in Venezuela are not like the beaches of Florida and California. They are generally very short and narrow, not the type where one can take a nice long walk. However, many are beautiful and some h ... [Read More]
Documentation of U.S. Citizens Born Abroad
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Tips for Travelers to the Caribbean
May 1997 Foreword Since colonial times, the Caribbean has been a favorite place for American visitors. In the past 50 years, tourism to the area has increased greatly, and today millions of U.S. citizens visit the islands every year. The majority of these visitors have a safe trip. To help you have a similar experience, the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs has prepared these tips for you. Consular Affairs provides services to Americans ... [Read More]
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