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REPUBLIC OF TURKEY

MINISTRY OF INTERIOR

ACTION PLAN

FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL POLICY AND STRATEGY

DOCUMENT ON

COUNTERACTING ADDICTIVE SUBSTANCE AND SUBSTANCE ADDICTION

2010-2012

ANKARA-2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACRONYMS............……..…………………………………………..……….……......... 3 CHAPTER ONE……………………………………………….…...…............................. 4

1. INTRODUCTION…………………………………………….………………........... 4

1.1. Purpose………………………………………………………………................. 5

1.2. Scope …………………………......…………………………………….…........ 7

1.3. Priorities of Action Plan ........……………………………………….….............. 8

1.4. Definitions about Combatting Addictive Substances and Addiction.................... 9

2. BACKGROUND/ JUSTIFICATION…………………………….….......................... 10

2.1. Importance of Combatting Addictive Substances and Addiction........................ 10

2.2. Accession Partnership Document………………………………………............. 11

2.3. Turkish National Programme for the Adoption of EU Acquis............................ 12

2.4. Regular/Progress Reports.…………………………………..……....................... 12

2.5. National Policy and Strategy Document on Combating Addictive Substances and Addiction........................................................................................................................... 14

CHAPTER TWO.............................................................................................................. 15

1. COORDINATION…………………………………………………................. 15

2. DEMAND REDUCTION….....………………....….............…………............ 18

3. SUPPLY REDUCTION..............…………………………………….…........... 20

4. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ………………………….…................. 24

5. COLLECTING, RESEARCHING AND ASSESSING INFORMATION......... 26

CHAPTER THREE........................................................................................................... 30

1. EVALUATION METHODS......……………………………………….................30

CHAPTER FOUR............................................................................................................. 31

1. PRINCIPLES OF EFFECT AND ENFORCEMENT......................................... 31

2. LIABLE INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS..... ................................. 32

ACRONYMS

AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

AMATEM Alcohol and Drug Research, Treatment and Training Centre

ASAGEM Directorate General for Family and Social Studies

BM United Nations

CTEGM Directorate General for Prisons and Detention Houses

EARGED Department of Education, Research and Development

ECO Economic Cooperation Organization

EGM Directorate General for Security (Turkish National Police)

EMCDDA European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction

GMGM Directorate General for Customs Enforcement

HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus

ILTEM TUBIM Provincial Focal Points

INCB International Narcotics Control Board

JGK General Command of Gendarmerie

KOM Department of Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime

KUTEM TUBIM Institutional Focal Points

MEB Ministry of National Education

OERDHGM Directorate General for Guidance and Counselling Services in Special Education

RTUK Supreme Council of Radio and Television

SGK Turkish Coast Guard Command

SHCEK Social Services and Child Protection Agency

STK Non-Governmental Organization

TAPDK Regulatory Authority for Tobacco Products and Alcoholic Beverages Market

THGM General Directorate of Treatment Services

TMO Turkish Grain Board

TSHGM General Directorate of Fundemantal Health Services

TUBIM Turkish Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction

TUGEM General Directorate of Agricultural Production and Development

UNODC United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

CHAPTER ONE

1. INTRODUCTION

In line with Turkey’s European Union (EU) accession process, a letter of intent was submitted by the Turkish government in 2000 with a view to ensure Turkey’s participation into EMCDDA (European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction) activities. In the next stage, the Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime Department (KOM) of the Directorate General for Security (EGM) was authorised by the Prime Ministry to act as the EMCDDA National Contact Point, through an official notice No. 2735 of 16 May 2002.

A twinning project to establish a national structure for ensuring Turkey’s active participation into EMCDDA activities and for a more efficient struggle against drugs and drug addiction, was launched within the framework of the EU 2002 Pre-accession Financial Assistance Programme. The EU twinning project on “Establishment of Turkish Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, Development and Implementation of National Drugs Strategy” was implemented between 25 August 2004 – 25 September 2006. The Turkish Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (TUBIM) was established upon the approval of the Prime Ministry and launched its activities in 2002 under EGM- Department of KOM, as an output of this twinning project. The “National Policy and Strategy Paper on Combating Drugs and Drug Addiction” is yet another important output of the EU twinning project. The paper covering a period of 2006–2012 was prepared under the leadership of TUBIM with the input and upon agreement of relevant agencies; and was accordingly signed by the Prime Ministry on 20 November 2006 and was put into effect.

This strategy paper encompasses targets to be met within 2006–2012. All the actions needed to be taken for attaining those targets have been specified in a detailed manner in the action plan, as stated in the strategy paper. The period of Turkey’s First National Action Plan, which covers 2007-2009 and which was prepared with the input and upon agreement of all the relevant agencies and units, has now expired.

Upon the completion of First Twinning Project, another EU project on Strengthening Turkish Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction – covering 2007-2009- was prepared in 2007 in order to strengthen Turkey’s legal, institutional and technical capacity for fight against drugs. In the scope of the project, some activities were made on the evaluation the First National Plan and preparation of the Second National Plan. During the meetings that were held with the participation of international experts and the authorized staff of the relevant agencies, the Second National Plan covering 2010-2012 was prepared with the contributions and agreement of all relevant agencies.

As in the case of the First National Action Plan, the primary objective of the Second National Action Plan is to prevent use of illicit drugs amongst people and drug-related crimes, to reduce harmful effects of drugs on people and public health and to improve treatment facilities. The Accession Partnership Documents, National Programmes and Progress Reports prepared in the course of the Turkey-EU accession process do also refer to the preparation of a National Strategy and Action Plan as well as

enhancing the administrative capacity of the Turkish Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. In this respect, the action plan will eliminate the deficiencies in this area.

The First National Action Plan has adopted a balanced approach both towards demand reduction in illicit drugs as well as prevention of drug-trafficking and street supply.

The activities set forth in the First National Action Plan, which was prepared in line with the National Policy and Strategy Paper on Combating Drugs and Drug Addiction under the leadership of TUBIM with the joint efforts and upon agreement of KUTEMs (Institutional Focal Points), are envisaged to be carried out on specified dates as coordinated by the specified liable agencies. Unlike the First Action Plan, no coordinator agency was appointed in the Second National Plan. So, things have come in line with both the EU Action Plan and the Action Plans of many other EU Member States. Also, possible hesitations have been prevented that may emerge regarding the issues that require the coordination of more than one agency.

As activities foreseen within the framework of the First National Action Plan covering 2007–2009 are being implemented, the Second National Action Plan to cover 2010-2012 is to be prepared in the light of emerging needs and upon the evaluation of the First National Action Plan.

1.1. Purpose

The purpose of this action plan is to ensure planning of struggle against drugs and drug addiction including prevention and protection measures against drug-trafficking and drug abuse as well as treatment, rehabilitation and reintegration in drug addiction in line with the “National Policy and Strategy Paper on Combating Drugs and Drug Addiction” covering 2006-2012, in compliance with the EU acquis, in conformity with the EU Drugs Strategy and Action Plan, at national level while having an international effect.

The objectives and targets of the Second National Action Plan, which will in turn help with the evaluation of the National Strategy outputs, are listed down as follows:

1. “National Coordination Council” which was established for combatting drugs and drug abuse will continue its activities.

2. To establish and ensure operation of a multi-disciplinary structure.

3. To protect and improve public health against drugs, to ensure demand and supply reduction and to prevent drug abuse.

4. To encourage more effective measures to be taken so as to prevent the entry of illicit drugs into the country.

5. To encourage participation of all relevant combating agencies and units in a more effective struggle against drug abuse and addiction.

6. To ensure that the entire national data collection is carried out by TUBIM, and to analyze and publish country evaluation in the form of reports.

7. To enhance capacity and accessibility of national treatment units or centres.

8. To conduct required researches on priorities, to identify priority fields of action in the light of these findings.

9. To strengthen information infrastructure and national information network.

10. To raise public awareness amogst people on the dangers of drugs through education and information campaigns.

11. To increase efficiency and quantity of operational and other types of activities geared towards combating illicit trafficking in drugs.

12. To develop multi-dimensional activities at national and international level.

13. To efficiently support the cooperation developed in the course of the European Union process so that the cooperation would gain a dynamic and functional structure serving for common benefits.

14. To help with strengthening of TUBIM in an organizational aspect, which is in charge of the preparation – and coordinating the implementation- of national strategies.

15. To ensure that the culture of joint work and sharing is perceived as an indispensable system for a successful combat.

16. To ensure development of community-based combat.

17. To evaluate the outcome of all the activities to be carried out for achieving the objectives and targets. The abovementioned measures are expected to satisfy the following criteria:

1. Measures to be taken should have a clear contribution in the combat; the outputs of measures should be realistic and measurable.

2. Measures should contribute in achieving the targets or priorities set forth in the Strategy.

3. The quantity of measures to be taken in each field should be realistic.

4. Measures should be feasible and applicable; they should yield tangible outputs as a result of the evaluation.

1.2. Scope

The Second National Action Plan (2010-2012) encompasses a number of agencies being currently engaged in combating drugs and drug addiction in the framework of conformity with the EU acquis or agencies to be engaged in the future during Turkey’s European Union accession negotiations and the further stages of the membership process. These agencies are listed as follows:

1. Ministry of Justice (Council of Forensic Medicine, General Directorate of Criminal Affairs, General Directorate of International Law and Foreign Relations, Directorate General for Prisons and Detention Houses, Department for Probation and Assisting Services ),

2. Prime Ministry (Directorate General for Family and Social Studies, Presidency of Religious Affairs, Directorate General for Youth and Sports, Directorate General

for Customs Enforcement, Directorate General for Social Services and Child Protection Agency, Head of Turkish Institute for Statistics, General Directorate of Turkish Radio And Television, Regulatory Board for Tobacco and Alcohol),

3. Ministry of Labour and Social Security(Social Security Institution, Turkish Employment Agency, EU Department),

4. Ministry of Environment and Forestry (General Directorate of Forestry),

5. Ministry of Foreing Affairs (Secretary General of European Union, Assistant General Directorate for Security Affairs)

6. Turkish Genral Staff (Land Forces Command)

7. Ministry of Interior (Directorate General for Turkish National Police, General Command of Gendarmerie, Turkish Coast Guard Command),

8. Ministry of Finance (Presidency of Council for Research on Financial Crimes)

9. Ministry of National Education (Directorate General for Guidance and Counselling Services in Special Education, Department of Research and Development in Education, Department of in-school Physical Education, Sports and Scouting),

10. Ministry of Health (Directorate General for Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals, Refik Saydam Hygiene Centre, Directorate General for Curative Services, Directorate General for Primary Health Care Services),

11. Ministry of Industry and Trade,

12. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs(General Directorate for Agricultural Production and Development, General Directorate of Agricultural Products),

13. Council of Higher Education (Universities),

14. Supreme Council of Radio and Television,

15. Turkish Delegation of European Union,

16. Local authorities,

17. Non-governmental organizations,

18. Other agencies and organizations operating in the field of fight against drugs, drug abuse and addiction (public and private).

1.3. Priorities of Action Plan

The priorities of the First National Action Plan include the priorities set forth in the National Policy and Strategy Paper on Combating Drugs and Drug Addiction and are listed below:

1. Reduction in demand and supply of substances,

2. Balanced execution of operations towards reducing the demand and supply of substances

3. Sustaining the combat in an effective manner,

4. Increasing necessary measures to prevent entry of drugs into the country as a part of the struggle for supply reduction,

5. Protection of risk groups,

6. Creation of a capacity that will contribute in combating and prevention activities through informing public about the existing threats,

7. Fostering values, attitudes and behaviours that are for the benefit of community,

8. Developing official, voluntary and private institutional structures with a view to prevent illicit trafficking in drugs and drug abuse,

9. Strengthening the structure and operation of existing units in all sectors in all aspects,

10. Enhancing the capacity and functionality of the Turkish National Contact Point in the scope of all relevant activities at national and international level,

11. Improving scientific and technologic hardware and equipment,

12. Increasing the quality and quantity of human resources,

13. Putting into practice all the abovementioned efforts and structures in compliance with the common policy and strategy.

1.4. Definitions about Combating Drugs and Drug Addiction

Supply Reduction: Any activity or effort to prevent the supply of illicit drugs to individuals including trafficking at national and international level as well as street supply.

Addiction: The state of continuing drug intake and the failure to stop the desire for drug intake despite the physical, psychological and social problems arising from use of drugs that are leading to a fake state of euphoria.

Drug: Any natural or artificial substance not vital or essential for living, which affects neurological functions and overall body structures, leads to permanent changes in organ systems, creates psychological and behaviour disorders and evokes a fake state of euphoria, which is not essential for life.

ILTEM: TUBIM contact persons and liaison officers who are working at Sections for Monitoring and Preventing Drug Abuse which is inside the provincial KOM/narcotics units which reports to EGM KOM Department, and who have previously got the Fundamental Training on Fight against Drug Abuse and who provide services of raising awareness which are needed in their respective regions and areas.

KUTEM: Public agencies and organisations, local authorities and non-governmental organisations that provide data to TUBIM and take part in TUBIM activities.

Drug Abuse: The pattern of drug consumption by an individual in terms of quantity, frequency and duration, regardless of an existing drug addiction. Drug abuse can also be explained as all kinds of use of illicit drugs and use of legal drugs outside the scope of their intended purpose in an uncontrolled manner.

Liable Party(Parties): Public agencies/organizations, which contribute to the activities to be performed in accordance with the Action Plan, or which perform the activities on its own behalf.

Demand Reduction: The act of reducing an individual’s demand for drugs and keeping him/her from such drugs.

Drug: Any substance which, when taken in certain amounts, affects the nervous system and causes mental, physical and physchological balance, causes economic and social collapse within a person or amongst society, leads to addiction and are not –according to the law- allowed to be used, possessed or sold.

2. BACKGROUND/ JUSTIFICATION

2.1. Importance of Combating Drugs and Drug Addiction

Drugs and drug abuse, just as in all other countries, is one of the problems in our country which requires priority. Our country welcomes and support national and international cooperation in supply reduction, demand reduction, treatment and rehabilitation activities. Turkey officially recognises the supply of illicit drugs as a crime against humanity and considers drug addicts and abusers as patients in need of treatment.

Being a transit country for various drugs, Turkey has also become a destination country for drug abuse, ecstasy in particular, due to its geographical position. There is an observed increase in drug-related crimes, the number of incidents, and accordingly the number of detained suspects and the quantity of seized drugs and narcotics.

The Constitution of Republic of Turkey also refers to the necessity and significance of combating drugs. Article 58 of the Constitution, which reads as, “…The State shall take relevant measures to protect young people from alcohol and drug addiction, from criminal activities, gambling and similar vicious practices habits as well as illiteracy”, acknowledges it as an obligation for the state to protect young people against hazardous activities including smoking, alcohol, drugs /volatile substances and gambling.

The multi-dimensional nature of this problem requires a combat involving a multitude of actors, with a more effective cooperation and coordination among relevant agencies. Our country, which already has a highly effective struggle programme for fight against supply, also needs to create a better national coordination structure in the field of prevention and other relevant fields. This necessity has been repeatedly underlined in the

“Accession Partnership Document” and the “EU Regular/Progress Reports” prepared in the course of Turkey’s EU accession; the lack of a National Drugs Strategy and Action Plan Document as well as appointment of a national drugs coordinator was also pointed out. A big deficiency in this field has been substantially eliminated along with the Strategy Paper taking effect on November 20, 2006, and it is aimed that a strong foundation should be provided for national coordination through the Action Plans, prepared in compliance with the Strategy. In accordance with the First Action Plan, a Scientific Board And Coordination Council was created, thus an important step has been taken. Additionally, Provincial Coordination Boards against Drugs were created in 80% of all provinces and coordination at provincial level became possible, thus, required support -at provincial level- to the national struggle has been provided. 2.2. Accession Partnership Document

Under the heading “Cooperation in the Fields of Justice and Home Affairs in Short-Term” in the Fourth Chapter of the Accession Partnership Document which was ratified on 14 April 2003 for Turkey, a reference has been made to “Continuing to strengthen the fight against organised crime, drugs, trafficking in persons, forgery, corruption and money-laundering, particularly through legislative alignment, improved administrative capacity and enhanced cooperation between various law-enforcement bodies”.

Under the heading “The Fields of Justice and Home Affairs in Middle-Term”; the following are envisaged “The financial interests of Euro and of the Community should be protected in the framework of criminal law, adoption and implementation of acquis in the fields of corruption, fight against drugs, organized crime, money laundering, and judicial cooperation in criminal and civil matters; further strengthening the administrative capacity and the cooperation between the various law enforcement bodies and intensify international cooperation in these fields” as well as “Development and implementation of a national drug strategy in line with the EU Drugs Strategy And Action Plan.”

In paragraph 3.1 of the Accession Partnership Document approved by the EU Council on 23 January 2006 for Turkey, it is envisaged - under the heading of “Ability to assume obligations of membership – Justice, Freedom and Security” of the chapter Short-Term Priorities- that the fight against organised crimes, drugs, trafficking in persons, fraud, corruption and money-laundering should be strengthened” and a national drug strategy should be prepared and implemented in line with the EU Drugs Strategy and Action Plan.”

whereas in paragraph 3.2., section Medium-Term Priorities, “Ability to assume obligations of membership – Justice, Freedom and Security” heading, it is envisaged that “Strengthening the national focal point in the field of drugs” should continue, and “the acquis should be adopted and implemented in the fields of corruption, fight against drugs,

organised crime, money laundering, judicial cooperation in criminal and civil matters, criminal law protection of the euro and of the Community’s financial interests.” The main heading of Priorities of the Accession Partnership Document approved by the EU Council on 23 January 2006 for Turkey, includes the statement; “National Strategy about Organized Crime should be put into application. There should be inreased fight against organized crime, drugs, human trafficking, fraud, corrupton and money laundering” under the heading “Ability to assume obligations of membership – Justice, Freedom and Security”, in the chapter of Short-Term Priorities.

2.3. Turkish National Programme for the Adoption of EU Acquis

Communautaire

"Turkish National Programme for the Adoption of EU Acquis Communautaire” as well as the “Decision on the Implementation, Coordination and Monitoring of the Turkish National Programme for the Adoption of of EU Acquis Communatuaire” were approved by the Cabinet on 23 June 2003 upon the Ministry of Foreign Affairs letter no. 3276 of 19 June 2003. The Legal Alignment Schedule No 2, under the heading “Priority 24.6. Adoption and Implementation of the EU Acquis in the Field of Fight against Drugs”, as a part of the priority list in the field of Justice and Home Affairs of the National Programme published on 24 July 2003 in the Official Gazette numbered 25178, envisages the Ministry of Interior to make necessary legal amendments in compliance with the Council Regulation (EEC) No 302/93 of February 1993 on the establishment of a European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, Council Regulation (EC) No 3294/94 of 22 December 1994 amending Regulation (EEC) No 302/93 on the establishment of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction and the Council Regulation (EC) No 2220/2000 of 28 September 2000 amending Regulation (EEC) No 302/93 on the establishment of a European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction.

In this respect, as stated in the Institutional Structuring Schedule for Legal Alignment and Implementation, the Directorate General for Security affiliated to the Ministry of Interior envisages to “strengthen the capacity of European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction National Focal Point so that the Focal Point will be able to fully perform its expected function and duties” and to “develop a national drugs strategy in compliance with the EU Drugs Strategy and Action Plan”. 2.4. Regular/Progress Reports

2007 Progress Report states that “…Progress has been made in fight against drugs. In November 2006, a National Strategy was accepted which is in conformity with EU Drug Strategy and EU Drug Action Plan 2005-2012. Some successful operations were conducted by the Turkish Police in cooperation with some member states and other

states, which were followed by seizure of substantial amounts of drugs. Shared actions continued regarding the delivery under control.

Human resources of National Drug Center (Reitox Focal Point) were strengthened. An information and document center for drugs were put into operation. Turkey submitted its national report to the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA).

Accepting an action plan towards the implementation of a new National Strategy for Fight against Drugs, and making progress in demand reduction and data collection are the key issues. Strengthening the human resources of National Drugs Centre is of importance.

The capacity of curing centers is not sufficient. When fully participated in the activities of the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction, Turkey will need to develop a data collection network which is in conformity with the EMCDDA standards. The cooperation amongst the relevant agencies should be strengthened.

Turkey has submitted its willingness to become a member in the Central Dublin Group. No progress has been made regarding the establishment of a mini-Dublin group in Ankara…”

2008 Progress Report states that “…Some progress has been made in fight against drugs. Upon the acception of a National Strategy which is in conformity with the EU Drug Strategy and EU Drug Action Plan 2005-2012, an Action Plan (2007-2009) was put into effect. Reitox National Focal Point is the coordinator of the Action Plan and chairs the quarterly meetings of coordination board in order to monitor the implementation. The agreement on Turkey’s participation into the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction was signed. It is of utmost importance that Turkey should take required steps – shortly after the approval of the agreement- in order the agreement to be put into practice with no delay. A parliamentary commission was established in order to examine the problems related to drug addiction and reduce the supply of those substances. Some successful operations were conducted by the Turkish Police, which resulted in seizures of drugs in substantial amounts. Shared actions were made with regards to controlled delivery, however, the powers of National Drug Center are limited and the human resources is weak. Also, it still does not have an autonomous budget. There is the need for a more balanced approach towards reduction in supply and demand by means of strengthening inter-agency cooperation, creating a network of centers of treatment and rehabilitation, developing the system of data collection. As Turkey is an important transit country, drug problem is continuing to remain as a serious problem…”

2009 Progress Report states that “…Some progress has been made in fight against crime. The coordination board and the Scientific Committee has continued to meet quarterly. Action plans at provincial leves were accepted in the provinces of Aksaray, Edirne, Kırklareli, Kırıkkale, Kütahya, Osmaniye, Sakarya, Sinor, Tunceli,

Yozgat and Kastamonu. The relevant Parliamentary Commission submitted a report in November 2008 covering the recommendations in organizational and legal aspects on fight against drugs and reduction in demand for drugs. The Turkish Law Enforcement conducted eight operations in which 39.191 kg or opium and 15.447 kg of heroin were seized, and they have continued with their joint operations about deliveries under control…”

In October 2008, Reitox National Focal Point was developed in the form of a Section which is directly affliated to the Department of Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime of the Turkish National Police, however, the human resources capacity of the unit is quite small and it still lacks an autonomous budget. The agreement on Turkey’s Membership to the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction has not been ratified yet. A balanced approach has not been maintained yet between the reduction in supply and demand of drugs. Prevention, treatment, rehabilitation facilites should be developed further…”

2.5. National Policy and Strategy Paper on Combating Drugs and Drug Addiction

The National Policy and Strategy Paper on Drugs and Drug Addiction (2006-2012) was prepared by taking into consideration the opinions of the EU experts and relevant agencies from our country and was accordingly approved by the Prime Ministry taking effect on 20 November 2006.

The Paper consists of various chapters on “General Policy, Coordination, Policy-Related Issues (Demand Reduction, Supply Reduction, International Cooperation, Data Research, and Evaluation), Action Plan, Evaluation Methods, Conclusion, Effect and Enforcement principles”.

CHAPTER TWO

1.COORDINATION

General purpose: To maintain the activities of fight against drugs under the coordination and cooperation of a single center, supported by the relevant national and international agencies and organizations, and with an understanding of simultaneous harmony between enlargement and deepening.

Purpose Activity Liable Parties Time Evaluation Medium /

Indicator

1- National Coordination Board will continue to come together under the coordination of TUBIM at least three times a year at weekdays in the same week after the Science Board.

- TUBIM - KUTEMs

Constantly -National Report - Action Plan Evaluation Report - Decisions of Coordination Board

2- TUBIM Science Board will meet in TUBIM presidency at least three times a year and will provide recommendation about the struggle against drugs.

- TUBIM - Universities

Constantly -National Report - Action Plan Evaluation Report - Decisions of Scientific Board

1- Enhance cooperation in the national operations to be performed in the field of fight against drugs and drugs abuse

3- Cooperation will be increased, meetings and seminaries will be organized amongst the law enforcement agencies that fight against drugs.

- EGM (KOM) - JGK (KOM) - SGK - GMGM

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4- Catch-up and evaluation meetings will be organized at least once in a year for NGOs which work in the field of substance addiction and drug abuse.

- TUBIM - NGOs


5- Annual reports to be prepared by TUBIM and the international developments will be presented to the political authority and to other relevant parties.

- TUBIM


6- Working groups established under the roof of TUBIM in line with EMCDDA will come together at least once in a year under the presidency of National Experts of Working Groups.

- TUBIM - KUTEMs

Constantly -National Report - Action Plan Evaluation Report

2- Maximum conformity to EMCDDA standards during the activities.

7- EWS(Early Warning System) which was established with the aim of monitoring the recently emerged drugs will come together twice a year.

- TUBIM - Ministry of Justice(Forensic Medicine) - Ministry of Health (General Directorate of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals) - EGM - JGK - GMGM - SGK

Constantly -National Report - Action Plan Evaluation Report

3- A similar structure to the one which was realized in the Headquarters will be implemented to the units in the provinces.

8- Provincial Coordination Boards for fight against drugs, which started activities in 67 governorships of provinces, will be established in the rest of the provinces, too. The boards will come together unde the chairmanship of the Asistant Governor and will include the participation of one representative from the the following units; from the Municipality, fom the Provincial Directorate of Healt, from the Pronvicial Directorate of Education, from the TUBIM provincial Contact Points, from the Provincial Command of Gendarmarie, from the Provincial Directorate of Youth and Sport, from the Pronvicial Directorate of Social Services, from the Section of Controlled Freedom and Assistance Center, from the universities, Non-Governmental Organizations and other agencies and organizations to be determined optionally by the Chief of the Board which are located in the relevant province. Upon the approval of the Chief of the Board, the secretary services will be performed by the Provincial Directorate of Health. The report to be prepared every six months by the agency that performs the secretarial services will be submitted to the Headquarters, and then the Headquarters will submit the report to the TUBIM. The duty of secretarial works in the Provincial Coordination Boards – which are established with the 1st National Plan- that are now performed - due to the necessity- by the Provincial Police Departments and Provincial Directorates of

- TUBIM - Ministry of Health (TSHGM) - MEB (OERDHGM)


Education will be transferred to the Provincial Directorates of Health in the course of time. 9- Strengthening the TUBIM – which was put in charge of monitoring the implementation of the National Strategy- in terms of qualified staff and technical aspect towards the aim will continue. Efforts will be made for TUBIM facilities to be enlarged.

- TUBIM

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4- Strenghtenin the TUBIM which is the National Coordination Center

10- Works will be made for the Organizational Structure of TUBIM to be sat on a legal ground.

- TUBIM

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5- Effective implementation of National Strategy and Action Plan

11- Agencies/organizations which are in parallel with the aim of the National Strategy and Action Plan will be able to prepare their implementation plan.

- KUTEMs

2010-2012 - National Report - Action Plan Evaluation Report

2. DEMAND REDUCTION

General purpose: A measurable reduction is targeted regarding drug abuse, addiction and health as well as social risks related to drugs. In this framework, the purpose is to fight against demand in all aspects and to maintain a balanced approach between the supply and the struggle of police against it.


Indicator

12- In addition to regular catch-ups, conferences and panels, the catch-up activities will be conducted in order to implement the actions by working in a person and action based way. In this respect, contribution from the units, affliated to the Department of Religious Affairs, will be received. The activities will be guided based on risk analysis and productivity analysis criteria.

- KUTEMs working for demand reduction

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13- Written materials, education modules and programs will be prepared about drugs and their harmful effects in order to protect the risk groups from drug abuse. In these materials-modules and programs to be prepared, the harmful effects of smoking, alcohol and volatile substances will be included, which is an important step during the transition process to drug abuse.

- KUTEMs working for demand reduction


6- Conducting awareness-raising activities about drugs and their harmful effects in order to protect the risk groups from drug abuse

14- Trainings in the field of fight against drug abuse will be provided by the ILTEM staff who were specifically trained and/or

- Provincial Coordination Boards for fight


expert staff to be commissioned by the Provincial coordination boards for Fight against Drugs.

against drugs

7- Participation of non-governmental organizations into the cooperation and getting their contributions

15- An effective, controlled and constant cooperation will be established with Non-Governmental Organizations. The non-governmental organizations will be guided for a more-productive use of resources related to the issue.

- KUTEMs 2010-2012 - National Report - Action Plan Evaluation Report

16- “Efficient Parents Training Program”, consisting of eight modules and being intended for raising awareness amongst parents with children aged (7-19), will continue.

- MEB (OERDHGM)


8- Increasing the commonness, availability and effectivity of the prevention programs for students and families.

17- “Training program on Skills for Living” which is based on the education from peer to peer will be developed and its implementation will continue.

- MEB (OERDHGM)


18- Treatment centers for drug addiction will be improved in terms of quantity and quality. In addition to the treatment centers for adolescents, the numbers of treatment centers for children will be increased. The cities where this problem is densely experienced will be prioritized in this respect..

- Ministry of Health (THGM)

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9- Improving treatment centers in terms of numbers and quality

19- The monitoring of all processes of transfer, guidance and treatment of substance addicts who have applied for treatment will only be performed by health units.


2010-2012 - TUBIM law’s being put into force - National Report - Action Plan Evaluation Report

10- Putting in operation the centers for monitoring the controlled freedom, ambulatory treatment and consultation

20- There has been an increased demand for treatment services with the introduction of controlled freedom. This service will be provided with future introduction of centers for ambulatory treatments. The required legal regulations for local governments to take part in this field will be made.

- Ministry of Justice (CTEGM) - Ministry of Health (THGM) - Local Governments


21- Required centers will be opened in order for drug addicts to be rehabilitated and returned to the society after their treatments.

- Ministry of Health (THGM) - SHÇEK - Local Governments


22- Programs for helping persons acquire particular skills to be employed will be organized in order for drug addicts to return to the society after their treatments.

- Ministry of Labour and Social Securit (ĐŞ-KUR) - Ministry of Health (THGM)


11- Creating improvement and social integration programs

23- To conduct services in cooperation with all relevant sectors for children who live on streets or those who are made to work, to take advantage of existing services and to increase the communication of centers affliated to SHÇEK– during the treatment process- with the treatment centers affliated to the Ministry of Health.

- SHÇEK - Ministry of Health (THGM)


12- Increasing the measures to be taken for children living on the streets and/or those who are made to work.

24- A safe and supportive environment will be provided for children who live on streets or those who are made to work, more opportunities will be provided for these children to take advantage of health and social services, attempts will be made for

- SHÇEK - Ministry of Interior - Ministry of Health - Local


them to increase their quality of life, professional skills, benefiting from education and consulation services. Efforts will be made for local governments to make a more active participation and cooperation will be made with non-governmental organizations.

Governments - Non-govermental organizations

25- Activities will be made in cooperation with all public agencies and organizations, municipalities, universities and non-governmental organizations, for children who live on streets or those who are made to work

- SHÇEK - Ministry of Interior - Ministry of Health - MEB - Universities - Nongovermental organizations


13- Improving the services of treatment and returning to the society for suspects and convicts

26- The efficiency of guidance services for drug addicts in Sections of Controlled Freedom and Assistance Centers will be increased.

- Ministry of Justice(CTEGM-Department of Controlled Freedom) - SHÇEK - MEB - Ministry of Health - ASAGEM - Local Governments - Relevant Departments of Universities


14- To conduct required works about regulations and cooperation will be made with relevant expert organizations

27- Those who are diagnosed with drug addiction will be assessed in accordance with article 18 of the Law about Execution of Penalty and Security Measures, and required regulatory works will be made for monitoring their treatment and rehabilitation in psychiatry units where convicts and arrestees with psychological problems are kept.

- Ministry of Justice(CTEGM) - Ministry of Health


15- Minimizing drunk-driving or driving when on drugs

28- The trainings that were started -with the aim of preventing those who drunk-drive and maintaining the safety in traffic- will be spreaded to all provinces.

- Ministry of Health - Ministry of Justice - EGM - JGK - SGK


29- Efforts will be made for the sensitivity of the visual, audio and printed media to be increased.

- RTUK - Press council - Journalists Commission - TUBIM National Focal Points


16- To take advantage of media elements in the field of fight against drugs

30- An effective cooperation will be established with all press and broadcast agencies in order for media to play an effective role within the National and International prevention network.

- RTUK - Press council - Journalists Commission - TUBIM National Focal Points


3. SUPPLY REDUCTION

General purpose: To fight in cooperation against producing and trading the drugs- including the raw materials and the ingredients used in the production of drugs- thus financing of other organized crimes, in particular terrorism.


Indicator

31- The provinces, particularly the ones located at the points where drugs come into the counry will be strengthened in terms of human resources, tools-equipment and technical issues.

- EGM (KOM) - JGK (KOM) - GMGM - SGK


32- Fighting strategies will be developed against the cases in which drugs are trafficked by means of courier.

- EGM (KOM) - GMGM - SGK


33- A tracking and monitoring program will be created for containers with air and sea crafts, and the existing program for tracking and providing informing about land vehicles will be spreaded.

- EGM (KOM) - JGK (KOM) - GMGM - SGK


34- The mobile and fixed tools as well as the equipment required for strengthening the observation capacity will be obtained.

- GMGM - SGK


35- Mobile teams of response will be created within the provincial organizations -except for Ankara- in order to increase the capability of movement in fight against crime.

- GMGM


17- Inreasing the efficiency of the fight at the points where drugs come into the country.

36- A risk management strategy will be prepared and a Risk Assesment Center will be established for Central Organization and the Organizations in the Provinces.

- GMGM

2010-2012 - Establishment of Risk Assesment Centers - National Report

- Action Plan Evaluation Report

37- Tactical Training Centers will be established in the Central and Provincial Organization in order to make possible the trainings of expert staff and detector dogs.

- JGK - GMGM


18- Efficient fight against narco-terror

38- The persons seized as well as the organizations disclosed during the operations conducted in the framework of in fight against drug trafficking will be efficiently investigated for any possible connection with the terrorist organizations. Related statistics will be kept and updated.


Constantly - National Report - Action Plan Evaluation Report

19-Increasing the efficiency in fight against illegal income obtained from crimes related to drugs.

39- Administrative structure in law enforcement agencies will be re-organized in order to increase the efficiency in fight against illeage income obtained from crimes related to drugs.



40- Analysis works for crime intelligence will be speeded up.



41-Works on National and International Controlled Delivery will be speeded up.



20- To give weight to the pre and post-crime activites which are conducted to disclose all elements of the crime organization during the investigations of crimes related to drugs.

42-Regional and local crime mapping works will be conducted regarding the crimes related to drugs, and priorities will be determined according to this, and finally, the results that come out will be shared with the relevant agencies.


2010-2012 - National Report - Action Plan Evaluation Report - Evaluation Report of Agencies

21- To give weight to the operations towards the domestic supply of drugs at street level.

43- The works conducted -according to an organized plan and a project- against domestic drug-trafficking networks that enable drug availability at street level, will be spreaded around the country, and these works will continue with increased acceleration.

- EGM (KOM) - JGK (KOM)

Constantly - EMCDDA ST/SQ - National Report - Action Plan Evaluation Report

44- Further measures will be taken in order to prevent illeage planting.

- MinistrY of Agriculture (TÜGEM) - TMO - EGM (KOM) - JGK (KOM)


22- Enhancing the capacity of fight against drugs in rural areas.

45-By means of increasing the capacity of fight against drugs in rural areas; liable agencies will the perform the works for achieving the targets in "Implementation Plan for Fight against Drugs in Rural Areas" -which was put into force by the approval of the Ministry of Interior on 31 April 2010, upon being prepared under the coordinatorship of Gendarmerie General Command and with the participation of relevant agencies.

- Prime Ministry (Directorate General on Customs Enforcement, TRT, RTUK) - Turkish General Staff (Land Forcess Command) - Ministry of Justice (Directorate General on Criminal Affairs, Directorate General on Laws) - Ministry of Interior (JGK,

2010-2012 - National Report - Action Plan Evaluation Report - Evaluation Report on Implementation Plan

EGM, SGK) - Ministry of Foreign Affaires, - Ministry of Finance, - Ministry of National Education, - Ministry of Health (Directorate General on Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals, Directorate General on Primary Health-care services), - Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs), - Ministry of Environment and Forestry (Directorate General on Forestry), - YOK, - TMO

4. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

General purpose:To make progress regarding an efficient and visible cooperation -for reducing the supply and demand of drugs- with international organizations and countries.


Indicator

46- The experts in the relevant fields will actively participate in the international activities(meeting, conference, seminary, workshop) towards fight against drugs which is maintained by the international and regional agencies

- TUBIM organizational focal points


47- Within the framework of cooperation with international agencies, some activities which are deemed necessary will be hosted -if possible- with the relevant countries, particularly those which are neighbouring countries of Turkey.



23-To increase visibility of the country in the international platforms.

48- Cooperation and coordination will be increased with the relevant countries, particularly those which are neighbouring countries of Turkey and with the international agencies/organizations.



24- To provide opportunities which are required for increasing the number of liaison officers of Turkish Police within the countries

49- Vacant positions will be filled and the numbers of positions will be increased by performing a need-analysis. Priority will be given to the countries with which joint investigations were conducted and which are

EGM (KOM) 2010-2012 - National Report - Action Plan Evaluation Report

which are important in terms of fight against drugs.

more important for our country, like Iran, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Germany, Syria, Saudi Arabia.

25-To increase international cooperation in fight against drug trafficking.

50- "Regional Cooperation and Coordination Meetings" will continue to be performed in order to increase the cooperation with the law enforcement agencies of the countries within the region. The experience of teh liable agencies in international cooperation will be benefited from, and efforts will be made for achieving reaction-alliance by means of staff-exchange and providing shared trainings.



51- Regular meetings will be participated which allow for sharing of mutual information with liaison officers of international police officials who are resident in our country.



52- International cooperation will be increased in order for intelligence capacity to be enhanced. After the requirement of “being put into force” in the agreement for establishing a “Database for Anti-smuggling and Customs Crimes” is fulfilled, “A Database for Anti-smuggling and Customs Crimes” will be established within the Directorate General for Customs Enforcement, and then it will provide service for the ECO member countries.

- GMGM 2010-2012 - National Report - Action Plan Evaluation Report

5. COLLECTING, RESEARCHING AND ASSESSING INFORMATION

General purpose: To develop the best respond to the phenomenon of drugs by better-understanding the problem of drug-addiction through an information-based, measurable and reinforced improvement. Purpose Activity Liable Parties Time Evaluation Medium /

Indicator

53- Each agency will timely contribute data to the TUBIM, which has been authorized for a central data collection, which will make a big contribution to the fight against drugs.

- TUBIM - KUTEMs

2010-2012 - EMCDDA ST/SQs - National Report - Action Plan Evaluation Report

54- The agencies will help construction of data collection system sophisticated enough to respond to international requests (UNODC, INCB and EMCDDA).

- TUBIM - KUTEMs


55- Drug Addiction Curing Centers will establish the data collection system which is required for evaluating the number of applications as well as the data about ambulatory treatment.



56- Data collection systematics will be strengthened in drug-related infectious diseases (HIV/AIDS-Hpt B – C)



26- Enhancing the national data collection system

57- An information network will be set up amongst Police Forensic Laboratories.

- EGM (Department of the Forensic Laboratory of the Police) - JGK (Department of the Forensic


Laboratory of the Gendarme)

58- An information network will be set up amongst Centers of Asistance for Controlled Freedom and Assistance.

- Ministry of Justice (CTEGM-Department of Controlled Delivery)


59- An information network will be set up between AMATEMs and the Centers of Asistance for Controlled Freedom and Assistance.

- Ministry of Health (THGM) - Ministry of Justice (CTEGM-Department of Controlled Delivery)


60- The required amendment in the Law numbered 2313 will be made, which is about the budget -to be allocated for funding the equipment to be used in the destruction of illegal drugs- being paid to the coordinator of “Provincial Destruction Board”.

- Ministry of Agriculture (TUGEM) - Ministry of Justice (Directorate General on Laws) - EGM (KOM) - JGK (KOM) - Ministry of Finance - GMGM


61- An amendment in the 2nd section of the article 21 of the Law numbered 2313 will be made, and it will be legalized to obtain drugs for use during trainings of law enforcement staff and police dogs that will be assigned to the duties in fighting against drugs.

- Ministry of Justice (Directorate General on Laws) - EGM (KOM) - JGK (KOM) - SGK


- GMGM

27- Taking preventive measures against harmful habits

62- Legal measures and regulations made against volatile substances, smoking and alcohol will be monitored.

- Ministry of Health (TSHGM) - TAPDK


28- Conducting researches on commonness of drug abuse.

63- Researches will be conducted on Commonness of Drug-abuse in Overall Population and Commonness of Drug-abuse in Schools, which is one the primary indicators of EMCDDA.

- TUBIM - Ministry of Health (TSHGM) - MEB (EARGED, OERDHGM, Department of Health) - ASAGEM, - TUIK, - Relevant Universities - TAPDK


64- Surveys will be prepared with the assistance of experts in order to determine the rate of addiction, the diseases transmitted by drug abuse and the relation between drug abuse and criminality. These surveys will constantly be applied to all convicts and arrestees that come to prisons, and the resulting statistical information as well as the results will be shared with the agencies which cooperate in order to develop solutions.

- Ministry of Justice (CTEGM)


29- To build up addiction profile of the convicts and arrestees stayin in sentencing facilities (jails or prisons).

65- The family profiles of drug abusers will be built up, and the reasons for them to start and continue with drug abuse will be researched. Thus, new prevention measures

- Ministry of Justice (CTEGM)


will be introduced and new approaches will be adopted.

66- Field study will be conducted on drug abuse by adult and child convicts, who are under the measure of controlled freedom.

- Ministry of Justice (CTEGM-Department of Controlled Freedom)


67- National and international trainings (theoretical, technical, expertise, etc) will be organized for those who work in the field of fight against drugs (supply, demand, treatment and rehabilitation).


30- To organize training programs to the staff working in the field of fight against drugs.

68- The agencies will organize in-service training programs about fight against drugs and drug addiction.


31- Developing a method and providing opportunities for an earlier detection of risk factors and an earlier response.

69- In order for drug addiction tests to be made, the works on creating analysis centers by the Department of Forensic Medicine will be sustained, as the Department of Forensic Medicine is one of the official agencies where drug analyses in biological materials are conducted

- Ministry of Justice (Department of Forensic Medicine)

2010-2012 - Establishing Analysis Centers - National Report - Action Plan Evaluation Report

70- The means and capabilities of the laboratories which are used -for detection of origin- by the Narcotic Substances Analysis Laboratory of Gendarme at national level will be enhanced.

- JGK (Department of Forensic Laboratory)


32- Strengthening the Turkish System for Origin Tracking of Drugs (TUMTASIS)

71- Required amendments in the regulations will be made for a better operation of the systems of sampling from the narcotic, hallucinogen, and situmilative substances in order to detect the origin, system of submitting to the laboratory, system of

- Ministry of Justice (Directorate General for Penalty Affairs) - JGK


analysis and research, system of protection and destruction.

(Department of Forensic Laboratory)

33- The drug fighter agencies will share information for implementing the regulations and for their current activities of fighting against drugs.

72- The relevant agencies will get prepared about current amendments in regulations and law enforcement activities, and share periodicals, brochures and handbooks.

- Ministry of Justice (Directorate General on Laws) - EGM - JGK - GMGM - SGK

2010-2012 - National Report - Action Plan Evaluation Report - Published Periodicals

CHAPTER THREE

1. EVALUATION METHODS

The representatives from relevant agencies will convene at annual meetings coordinated by TUBIM in order to ensure the implementation of the Second National Action Plan and to assess its efficiency. An Evaluation Report examining the results and impact of the Action Plan will be prepared within a period of three months upon the completion of the Plan in terms of its term. This report will be prepared, under the coordination of TUBIM, by the representatives from certain agencies who have been duly assigned to do so by the action plan itself.

Any action not achieved in the course of the Second Action Plan will be included within the Action Plan to be prepared after year 2012.

The Third Action Plan will be prepared within three months following the preparation and approval of the Second Strategy Document(2012-2018)

CHAPTER FOUR

1. PRINCIPLES OF EFFECT AND ENFORCEMENT

This document has been prepared by TUBIM (EMCDDA Turkish National Focal Point) upon receiving the opinion, support and mutual agreement of relevant agencies and experts working in the field as listed below.

This document shall take effect as of its signing date. The Ministry of Interior shall be responsible for monitoring the implementation of the document and all the liable agencies and organisations listed below shall be responsible - in their respective field- to implement the document as such.

This document shall remain in force until 01 January 2013.

All agencies and organisations shall be responsible for the implementation of the actions set forth by this document and for complying with the document.

Regarding the implementation of actions set forth in the document, Each and every agency and organisation shall provide the required support to the unit of the Ministry (TUBIM), which is in charge of the monitoring the document.

LIABLE AGENCIES AND ORGANISATIONS

1. Ministry of Justice (Council of Forensic Medicine, General Directorate of Criminal Affairs, General Directorate of International Law and Foreign Relations, Directorate General for Prisons and Detention Houses, Department responsible for Controlled Freedom and Assistance Services),

2. Prime Ministry (Directorate General for Family and Social Studies, Presidency of Religious Affairs, Directorate General for Youth and Sports, Directorate General for Customs Enforcement, Directorate General for Social Services and Child Protection Agency, Presidency of Turkish Statistics Agency, General Directorate of Turkish Radio and Television Corporation, Regulatory Agency for Tobacco and Alcohol),

3. Ministry of Labour and Social Security, (Social Security Agency, ĐŞ-KUR, EU Department)

4. Ministry of Environment and Forestry (Directorate General for Forestry)

5. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Secretariat General of Europan Union, Asistant General Manager’s office for Security Affairs)

6. Turkish General Staff (Land Forces Command)

7. Ministry of Interior (Directorate General for Security, General Command of Gendarmerie, Turkish Coast Guard Command),

8. Ministry of Finance,

9. Ministry of National Education (Directorate General for Guidance and Counselling Services in Special Education, Directorate General for Physical Education, Sports and Scouting in School),

10. Ministry of Health (Directorate General for Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals, Refik Saydam Hygiene Centre, Directorate General for Curative Services, Directorate General for Primary Health Care Services),

11. Ministry of Industry and Trade,

12. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (Directorate General for Agricultural Production and Development),

13. Council of Higher Education (Universities),

14. Supreme Council of Radio and Television,

15. Directorate General of Agricultural Products,

16. Turkish Delegation for European Union,

17. Local Authorities,

18. Non-Governmental Organizations,

19. Other agencies and organizations (public or private) that runs activities in the field of fight against drugs, drug abuse and drug addiction.