Fifth Meeting of the BIMSTEC Sub-Group on Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursor Chemicals was held in Kathmandu, Nepal on 23 May 2018. Delegates from all the BIMSTEC Member States, i.e., Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand attended the Meeting.

The Meeting reviewed the progress made since the Fourth Meeting of the BIMSTEC Sub-Group on Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursor Chemicals held in Yangon, Myanmar on 12 September 2016.

The Meeting discussed the possible association of BIMSTEC with SARICC (South Asian Regional Intelligence and Coordination Centre on Transnational Organized Crime) being commissioned by UNODC and the Member States and future cooperation based on approved Terms of Reference.