INL advises the President, Secretary of State, other bureaus in the Department of State, and other departments and agencies within the U.S. Government on the development of policies and programs to combat international narcotics and crime.

Mission

The mission of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States, its citizens, and partner nations by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation. This mission, which centers on helping our partner nations establish a capable and accountable criminal justice sector, was expanded during the past decade to include stabilizing post-conflict societies through criminal justice sector development and reform. The bureau supports the State Department Goal of Peace and Security by stabilizing and strengthening security institutions to build a global security capacity and by combating narcotrafficking and other transnational crimes such as money laundering and criminal gangs. The bureau supports the State Department goal of Governing Justly and Democratically by strengthening justice sector institutions, good governance and respect for human rights.

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