were equipped with the Trainers Manual, associated training materials and the curricula to conduct PAM training in the future on their own. In July, the OiB visited and conducted series of meetings with different units of the MIA including the Police Academy, Police School, District Police Department of Baku, the Headquarters of Internal Troops and the Headquarters of Rapid Reaction Teams, to present the Trainers Manual and to inform about the results of the ToT on PAM. Counter-Terrorism From 18-22 February, the OiB organized a one-week training course on “Terrorism Abusing Religion” and the process of radicalization leading to extremism for the staff of the MNS. The activity was conducted by three experts, selected from TNP. The experts lectured to 15 midlevel officials in Baku. The training covered topics such as Terminology; Religious Radicalisation; Al Qaeda presence in Global Hotspots; Arguments Leading to Extremism; Investigation Techniques; and included a case study. From 6-10 May, the OiB conducted a five-day specialized training for ten representatives of the MNS. The training on “Crisis and Negotiation Skills” was conducted by an international expert, and included a wide range of topics relevant to dealing with hostages and other terrorism-related crises, along with a presentation of international good practices in institutionalizing negotiation units within national police and security structures. From 10-14 June, the OiB developed the second phase of the project and conducted “Countering Separatist Terrorism” training in Istanbul for eleven MNS officials. The training was delivered by three experts selected from TNP, focusing on “Terminology; Ethnic Radicalisation; Structuring of Terrorist Groups in the Legal Area; Front Structure; Operational Planning; and Crises Management, Analysis and Reporting. The trainees from the Azerbaijani MNS recommended continuing the Office’s efforts for conducting similar trainings/workshops on countering terrorism. Drug Trafficking From 5-7 June, the OiB organized training for law enforcement agencies on “Controlled Deliveries of Drugs” in Baku. The training was specifically designed to build the capacity of selected personnel from the MIA and the State Customs Committee on modern special techniques and tactics related to the controlled delivery of drugs. Ten officers from the MIA and ten officers from the State Custom Committee successfully completed the training delivered by two international experts. Participants exchanged knowledge and expertise on specific topics of importance, including possible ways to improve organizational structures, reporting and liaison techniques, within and outside the investigation team, as well as delivery plans. From 10-15 October, the OiB organized a study visit to Bulgaria for two representatives of the MIA and two representatives of the Customs Committee. The Azerbaijani delegation met with officers of the National Security and Customs Agencies of Bulgaria and discussed issues of common interest. They also visited the international Port of Burgas, the Kapıkule/Andreevo Border Crossing Point between Bulgaria and Turkey, as well as the Black Sea National Co-ordination Centre. The study visit enhanced the knowledge and skills of the participants in carrying out controlled Deliveries of drugs, allowing the law enforcement agencies to intercept and monitor the whole chain of drug distribution, in order to apprehend entire criminal organizations. 116