The Drug Control Agency, also called the National Drug Enforcement Agency, is the drug control service of Tajikistan. Formed in 1999,Tajikistan: Drug Control Agency Draws Praise and Criticism | EurasiaNet.org the service was founded to help combat the drug trafficking through the country from Afghanistan, and is one of the most active anti-narcotics bodies operating in Asia.UN high official says Tajikistan is key to deter drug trafficking from Afghanistan » Breaking News | Wire Update News | News Wires
History It is estimated that upwards of 20% of Afghanistan's opiates travel through Tajikistan.Tajikistan is the first line of defence in stemming Afghan drugs: UNODC Executive Director Between 2000 and 2011, the agency confiscated over 11,000 kilograms of drugs. The agency cooperates with law enforcement bodies of Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, China, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan.Drug Control Agency marks milestone In 2004, the head of the agency, Ghaffor Mirzoyev, was sentenced to life imprisonment for drug trafficking. He was replaced by Lieutenant General Rustam Nazarov.Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Tajikistan Directors +NameTerm StartTerm EndPresidentGhaffor MirzoyevJanuary 29, 2004August 5, 2004 Emomali RahmonRustam NazarovAugust 2004February 2, 2016Lieutenant General Sherkhon Salimzoda February 2, 2016November 18, 2020Habibullo VohidzodaNovember 18, 2020January 27, 2024Major General Samad Safar January 27, 2024Presenthttps://prezident.tj/event/documents/decrees/36603
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