The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) in collaboration with the Government of Grenada and with funding from the United States (US) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is hosting a consultative workshop on the Treaty of San José.

The workshop, which takes place from 16-17 July 2025, in Grenada, aims to bring together key stakeholders in the maritime domain and government representatives to deliberate on key areas of the Treaty and the necessary steps towards its ratification and integration into domestic law. There will also be Tabletop exercises to improve maritime enforcement operations in the Region.

The Treaty of San José (Agreement concerning co-operation in suppressing illicit maritime and air trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in the Caribbean area) was envisaged to enhance regional cooperation among Caribbean states and support countries in detecting, intercepting, and suppressing illicit drug trafficking by sea and air, in accordance with international law and with respect for national sovereignty.

CARICOM IMPACS has partnered with Dr. Ian Ralby, Director, Auxillium Worldwide, a well-known expert on maritime operations and a subject matter expert on the Treaty to deliver these sessions. In June 2025, a similar workshop was held in Antigua and Barbuda.

Prior to the workshop, the CARICOM IMPACS team met with Cabinet level senior officials on 15 July 2025, for a briefing to ensure a thorough understanding of the Treaty prior to their attendance at the workshop.

The workshop includes discussions and presentations, as well as practical sessions and mock scenarios and/or simulations that will demonstrate how to solve key issues that may arise during interdictions.