Key Facts
| Current Title: |
| Secretaría Nacional Antidrogas |
| English Title: |
| Paraguayan National Anti-Drug Secretariat |
| Abbreviation: |
| SENAD |
| First Established: |
| 1991 |
| ICAO Code: |
| None |
| Country: |
| Paraguay |
| Status: |
| Active |
History
Narrative Summary
Under the dictatorship of President Alfredo Stroessner (1954 – 1989), Paraguay became a haven for drug smugglers and arms dealers. The trade in illegal drugs soared spectacularly and corruption amongst law enforcement officials was common. Since the overthrow of Stroessner in 1989, the government has been working to clamp down on illegal drugs. In 1991 a central authority called the Secretaría Nacional Antidrogas (SENAD) was established to coordinate the areas of demand reduction, supply reduction, control measures and the information center. SENAD is funded separately from the Police and Armed Forces and reports directly to the office of the President. It works with the Anti-Narcotics Police (DINAR) and the Policia Nacional (PNP) in carrying out drug seizure operations.
In 1996 an aviation unit was established, to operate three UH-1 heiicopters specifically obtained from Argentina. The aviation unit was disbanded in March 2004 and air support is now provided by the Air Force.
Key Dates
| 1991 | SENAD first established. | |
| 1996 | SENAD Aviation Unit established. | |
| 2004 | Aviation Unit disbanded. |
Current Status
The SENAD Aviation Unit was disbanded in 2004.
Future Plans
Not applicable.
Markings
National Insignia
No information available on aircraft markings.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
SENAD helicopters carried military-syle serials in the range PR-H-00x.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
Not applicable.
All-Time Aircraft Used List
Click on aircraft type for more details
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Retirement | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell UH-1B Iroquois | 3 | 1996 | 2004 | Argentina |
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Secretaría Nacional Antidrogas, Asuncion, Paraguay.
Organisational Structure
All helicopters were operated by the Aviation Unit of the SENAD.
Current Unit Assignments
No units.
Historical Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
All-Time Flying Units List
Not applicable.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
Not applicable.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
The SENAD Aviation Unit used Silvio Pettirossi International Airport?
More Information
Books
Paraguay Aviation Bibliography – to be added
Magazines
No feature articles known.
Websites