In terms of international co-operation, a number of initiatives have been undertaken including the appointment of drugs liaison officers to Europol and Interpol and in London, Paris, Madrid and the Hague to enable the exchange of information and intelligence between Ireland and its EU partners. The Garda national drugs unit continues to maintain close contact with law enforcement agencies within the EU and in non-EU countries. These contacts have borne fruit and a number of significant internationally driven seizures have been made. The drug barons and traffickers must be made to realise that our law enforcement agencies will continue to work together and enhance their co-operation in order to combat the international trade in drugs.