XVII.
The Strategy places strong emphasis on law enforcement and security measures
addressing the profits derived from illicit activities, and also the prosecution of the
facilitators of criminality in order to effect a permanent reduction in the level of crime.
An aggressive and successful programme of asset forfeiture could cripple organised
crime in the Region. These assets and parts of the funds seized should be made available to
law enforcement and crime prevention initiatives. The private sector has a key role in the
implementation of mechanisms to prevent fraudulent activities, money laundering and
criminality.
XVIII.
The Strategy recognizes that although national efforts are critical, they can also have the
unintended consequence of displacing criminality from one Member State to another. In
order to effectively address the problem of crime and its impact on the security of the
Region, the CARICOM Member States need to have integrated policies that are
regional in scope, and are complemented with a strong regional security framework
that is adequately financed and fully supported by all governments. National efforts
must therefore be part of a coordinated regional approach.
XIX.
CARICOM’s own security is directly linked to the dynamics of the international world order.
Whilst the Region strengthens its relationship with traditional partners such as the European
Union, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, it will seek
to harness new opportunities with other strategic partners to advance CARICOM’s security
interests. Deepening the Region’s engagement with key strategic states will not only give
the Community a better understanding of its counterparts but will more importantly
assist other states to understand what is in the best interest of the Region.
XX.
CARICOM Member States are committed to upholding, developing and implementing
international law, international norms and multilateral commitments. Member States will
adopt all measures necessary to fulfil the legislative requirement for full implementation of
this Strategy within the framework of their national laws. This will enable CARICOM
Member States to overcome the obstacles posed by divergent national approaches, where
necessary through enactment of regional and international legislations.
XXI.
The CCSS contains fourteen (14) strategic goals to mitigate and manage the risks and threats
to the Region. Each of the strategic goals builds on important steps already taken, addresses
specific security gaps, and sets out strategic lines of action that guide the types of activities to
be carried out in order to achieve the overarching strategic goal. The table below illustrates
the strategic goals:
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