118. The International Drug Enforcement Conference had provided a focus for drug law enforcement co-ordination and co-operation in the Caribbean, Central and South America, serving as a viable mechanism through which 21 member countries planned and executed various drug law enforcement operations. 119. Close drug law enforcement co-operation existed among Nordic countries, involving all sectors and levels of government. A Nordic plan of action had resulted in an intensification of co-operation and information exchange of a tactical and strategic nature for drug law enforcement operations. - 26 - 120. Several representatives and observers emphasized the need for regional co-operation in the areas rendering advisory services, posting drug liaison officers, controlled delivery, extradition and mutual legal assistance, while underscoring the urgency for innovative approaches to transnational drug law enforcement co-operation. 121. Considerable emphasis was placed on the pressing need for demand reduction, as demand and consumption constituted the main source and cause of the illicit drug problem. 122. It was noted that prevention should be integrated in drug law enforcement training programmes stressing, among other things, its important role and function in that field. Many speakers stressed that public awareness and consciousness of drug abuse problems were essential but not enough; they should be accompanied by a resolve on the part of every member of society to be actively involved in combating such problems. 123. A number of representatives called for the establishment of a regional training centre for west Africa, a major transit area, as well as increased use of drug-scenting dogs as an important anti-smuggling technique to improve regional operational drug law enforcement. 124. The observer for the Council of Arab Ministers of the Interior made reference to the Arab strategy and unified drug legislation as important regional tools for suppressing the illicit drug traffic and reducing illicit 
**Analysis**
The text discusses international cooperation and regional efforts in drug law enforcement, highlighting the importance of coordination, information exchange, and training programs. It also touches on the need for demand reduction and public awareness campaigns. Given these themes, it is likely that the text falls under a category related to crime prevention and law enforcement.

**Category**
Health, International relations