 In my opinion, the success of operation MiaCard should not be limited to the number of seizures recorded during the operation, but it goes beyond the seizures. For most a lot of awareness has been created in the region. Initially we started with seven countries. The operation was mainly targeting illicit trade in tobacco products and alcoholic beverages within seven countries. But through our networking and through interaction with other member countries, we have been able to bring on board other countries which were initially not in the original plan. Within the countries that are affiliated, the 18 countries that are affiliated to Railo Esa, illicit trade in tobacco is very, very important to them among other products. Recently we conducted a study and the results indicate that illicit trade in tobacco is a major challenge to the region, followed by counterfeit products, this is also followed by drug trafficking, tax evasion and the fifth in number is illegal trade in wildlife products. Interpol and world customs organization have worked very closely in the past to tackle some of the illicit trade affecting the region and the world at large. A good example is the operation MIACAT which has brought the two agencies, international organizations together and they have given the tools which can be used to control illicit trade. For example the world customs organization uses the Senkom platform to collect information and do analysis. The Interpol is also using I-24-7 which has more or less similar features to interdict illicit trade to collect information to facilitate exchange of information on a timely manner. One aspect of awareness creation is to reach out to the public, they need to engage the public so that they are aware of the dangers which is posed by illicit trade. And again by involving members of the public through awareness creation the law enforcement agencies would be in a position to get information in advance in order to interdict some of the illicit trade within the region.