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Caribbean Nations Security Conference Focuses on Illicit Trafficking, Disaster Relief

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis (Dec. 14, 2011) — Defense and security leaders from 17 nations completed a two-day Caribbean region security conference here today where they discussed proposals and cooperative solutions to counter transnational crime, illicit trafficking and support to humanitarian operations.   Sponsored by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and hosted by the Saint Kitts and Nevis Defense Force,…