The Executive Director of the UNODC, Monica Juma, decried that global drug use reached record high in the past year as increasingly potent synthetic drugs spread.
He pointed out that many of the regulations were drafted in the 19th century and are not fit for the internet world.
The UN official said despite gains made in tackling sea-faring criminal groups, “piracy incidents continued to threaten the safety of maritime traffic in the region.”
The UN Assistant Secretary-General wants more security partnerships between States and their regional and international partners.
