The Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is part of the Department of State's multi-faceted response to the criminal threat. Dedicated to strengthening criminal justice systems, countering the flow of illegal narcotics, and minimizing transnational crime, INL plays a key role in leading the development and synchronization of U.S. international drug and crime assistance. INL's technical support is tailored to bolster capacities of partner countries through multilateral, regional, and country-specific programs.