5.
Requests for mutual legal assistance shall be made in writing to the competent
authority and shall contain:
a)
the identity of the authority making the request;
b)
the subject matter and nature of the investigation or prosecution to which
the request relates;
c)
the description of the assistance sought;
d)
the purpose for which the evidence, information or action is sought; and
e)
all relevant information available to the requesting Member State and
which may be of use to the requested Member State.
6.
The requested Member State may request for any such additional information
which might be necessary for the execution of the request in accordance with its
domestic law.
7.
The provisions of this article shall not affect the obligations of the Member States.
ARTICLE 6
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Member States shall establish appropriate mechanism for cooperation among enforcement
agencies of the Member States to promote effective enforcement including the following:
1.
a)
Establishment of direct communication system to facilitate free and fast
flow of information among the law enforcement agencies in the Region;
b)
Establishment of an effective infrastructure to enhance effective drug law
enforcement, including suitable search and inspection facilities at all
designated points of exit and entry;
c)
Establishment of special law enforcement multi-disciplinary drug units for
combating of illicit drug trafficking and money laundering and diversion
of chemical precursors;
d)
Establishment of special training courses to equip law enforcement
agencies/units and prosecutors with appropriate skills for carrying out their
tasks effectively;
e)
Promotion of cooperation with international organisations such as the
International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), United Nations
International Drug Control Programme (UNDCP), World Customs
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