The Caribbean governments see their problems in controlling illicit drug trafficking operations as difficult because the Caribbean serves as a link between the drug producers in South America and the drug users in North America. The Caribbean governments have initiated law enforcement measures to combat drug trafficking. They have taken legal and administrative steps to eradicate illicit cultivation of narcotic crops. They have sought to improve international and bilateral attempts to combat drug trafficking and drug abuse. However, most Caribbean countries lack trained manpower as well as the technical and economic resources necessary to do battle with sophisticated international drug trafficking groups. They therefore seek technical and financial assistance from the international community. 6 references.