ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Mr. Teresinski from the United States Department of Homeland Security and Ms. Delores Delgado Spain’s Chief Prosecutor for International Terrorism addressed Wednesday’s (Oct. 15) Terrorism Workshop Financing Workshop.
Mr. Jerome Teresinski outlined the importance of a cooperative approach to sharing information, evidence and research data, and referenced United States case studies as examples. He outlined methodologies used to counter the financing aspect of terrorism, the multiple uses of undercover work, co-operation of intelligence agencies worldwide, and legislation implemented, classification, and the constant updating of legislation.
Ms Delores Delgado Garcia, Spain’s Chief Persecutor for International Terrorism gave an overview of terrorist activities in Spain, mainly the activities of ETA over the past four years and the methodologies of their financing. Spain’s focus is the eliminating of the training cells that are financed by outside groups. Through the financing trail, Spain was able to find and persecute many perpetrators of terrorist acts.
Mr. Rosendo Vasquez from INTERPOL gave a detailed and spirited discussion on Investigative techniques, exchanging information, and the composition of INTERPOL’S global umbrella network.
Also in attendance was Kevin Favreau of Western Union, who addressed possible methodologies of identifying, assessing and reporting transactions and operations, especially “Red Flag” cases’ that fit certain patterns.
Participating in the daily discussions and afternoon workshops are delegates from St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Suriname, Barbados, Jamaica, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago, and host country Antigua/Barbuda.
The workshop finished Friday, October 17th.
