ABUJA, Oct 8, 2008 (AFP) - Ministers from the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will meet in Cape Verde on October 28 and 29 to discuss drug trafficking in West Africa, the organisation said Wednesday.

The ministerial-level meeting will be preceded by a two-day meeting of experts.

West Africa has become a major transit point for drugs, notably cocaine originating in South and Central America and destined for Europe.