scholarly journals Methods of Smuggling Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances, their Analogues and Precursors or Counterfeit Medicines and their Criminal Legal Characteristics

2020 ◽  
pp. 119-131
Author(s):  
Oleh OMELCHUK ◽  
Serhii KRUSHYNSKYI
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Drug Smuggling ◽  
Psychotropic Substances ◽  
Counterfeit Medicines ◽  
Relevant Today ◽  
Identification Documents ◽  
Illegal Activities ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
Drug Traffickers ◽  
Narcotic Drugs

The concept of ways to commit drug smuggling, psychotropic substances, their analogues and precursors or counterfeit medicines that are present in scientific circles is analyzed. The main methods of drug smuggling and their detailed characteristics among the general classification are established and subspecies of ways to commit drug smuggling, which are relevant today, have been established and analyzed. At the same time, each subspecies is described and a clear example is given, which demonstrates the public danger of a particular way of committing drug smuggling. It was established that every year drug traffickers invent even more audacious ways to commit drug smuggling, while involving customs officers and law enforcement agencies in their illegal activities. Also, taking into account the unstable situation in the occupied territories of Ukraine and the realities of today, other illegal ways of smuggling counterfeit medicines have been established, which is quite a dangerous phenomenon. It is determined that the most appropriate and convenient way for the smuggling movement of counterfeit medicines is to forged customs identification documents and the use of fictitious business entities, which is an acute problem and requires new ways to solve this problem, as well as improvement of the legislation itself and the legal system as a whole. The methods of qualification of the above-mentioned offences under criminal law are analyzed and shortcomings regarding such qualifications are identified. A clear example and reasonably the need to make appropriate changes to the current norm, which provides for the responsibility for the smuggling of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, their analogues and precursors or counterfeit medicines, followed by the prospect of their use.

scholarly journals Qualification of Smuggling of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances, their Analogues and Precursors or Counterfeit Medicines Committed in Complicity and in Conjunction with Other Crimes

2020 ◽  
pp. 286-296
Author(s):  
Oleh OMELCHUK ◽  
Serhii KRUSHYNSKYI
Keyword(s):  
Organized Crime ◽  
Transnational Crime ◽  
Criminal Organization ◽  
Criminal Code ◽  
Drug Smuggling ◽  
The Public ◽  
Psychotropic Substances ◽  
Counterfeit Medicines ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Narcotic Drugs

The forms of complicity in which the smuggling of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, their analogues and precursors or counterfeit medicines may be analyzed and described, namely: by a preliminary conspiracy by a group of persons, as part of an organized crime group and a criminal organization. Their main features are established, by which it is possible to distinguish between and distinguish between a particular form of complicity for further correct qualification of unlawful acts. At the same time, there are some examples of drug smuggling in complicity. Also, the examples of criminal offences stipulated by the current Criminal Code of Ukraine, which are most often committed with the smuggling of narcotic drugs, namely: committing drug smuggling with the participation of officials, obtaining illegal benefits, falsification of medicines with further illegal transportation abroad, financing of terrorist activities, as well as illegal handling of weapons in the commission of the above-mentioned crime, hooliganism. The public danger of such actions is substantiated and established, which causes the need to consider further ways to improve the current legislation in the fight against drug smuggling, which over time becomes a significant scale and negative trends. At the same time, foreign legislation providing for the use of weapons in the commission of drug smuggling is analyzed. The above material was described and a reasonable conclusion was made that the current norm, which provides for the responsibility for the smuggling of narcotic drugs, requires necessary improvements and changes to effectively combat the phenomenon of transnational crime and the correct qualification of the actions of guilty persons.

scholarly journals STATE AND DYNAMICS OF DRUG SITUATION IN THE ALTAI TERRITORY BY THE RESULTS OF SOCIO-STATISTICAL RESEARCH DURING THE ANNUAL MONITORING

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 72-84
Author(s):  
Vladimir E. Shinkevich ◽  
Yana N. Kalinichenko
Keyword(s):  
Drug Users ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Federal District ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Statistical Research ◽  
Psychotropic Substances ◽  
Drug Crime ◽  
Working Age ◽  
Sociological Studies ◽  
Narcotic Drugs

Despite the fact that in Russia as a whole a slight detensioning in the sphere of illegal distribution of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in recent years has been seen, the problem of the use of psychoactive substances remains really serious. The article analyzes the drug situation in the Алтайский region based on the study of statistical data on hospitalization of patients in the organizations of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation diagnosed «with drug addiction», the level of drug crime, as well as the volume of drugs and psychotropic substances seized by law enforcement agencies from illegal trafficking in the Altai territory. The analyzed period, according to the main statistical indicators obtained during the annual monitoring of the drug situation, covers 2017-2019, which makes it possible to assess not only the immediacy of the problem, but also its dynamics. Generally, the processes in the sphere of illegal distribution of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in the Altai territory mainly repeat similar processes taking place both in the Siberian Federal District and in Russia. At the same time, there are some peculiar features of the drug situation, as a result of the geographic location, demographic situation, migration processes, and the socio-economic situation in the Altai Territory. The use of some data from sociological studies, as an integral element of the annual monitoring, made it possible to determine the level of latency in drug use by the population for non-medical purposes. The article draws attention to the significant predominance of the youth and people of working age among drug users. The authors suggest some measures that can improve the drug situation in the territory. 

scholarly journals Сomprehensive approach to expert identification of the common source of origin of drugs

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (12) ◽  
pp. 98-103
Author(s):  
Anna A. Zavialova ◽  
◽  
Vasily V. Zavialov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Criminal Group ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Maximum Efficiency ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Controlled Substances ◽  
Psychotropic Substances ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Narcotic Drugs

The article proposes an algorithm for conducting a comprehensive comparative study of various drug samples to determine their common source of origin using not only methods of physical and chemical analysis, but also the possibilities of tracological examination of their packages and tablet forms. The use of this algorithm with expert research for establishment of common origin of different samples of controlled substances will help to achieve the study objectives with maximum efficiency and speed is extremely important aspect to optimize the timing of expert studies in the framework of forensic support operative-investigative and procedural activities of law enforcement agencies to curb illegal traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The authors indicate that when conducting a comprehensive comparative study of samples of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances both in the framework of operational search activities and in the course of forensic examination, employees of expert forensic units of internal affairs bodies can assist criminal investigation officers in forming an evidence base on the facts of direct trafficking of controlled substances, contact of a suspect with controlled substances, in particular with a specific sample of a drug or psychotropic substance, production, storage, transportation of controlled substances by a suspected person in principle and a specific sample of them, the belonging of various persons suspected of involvement in the illegal trafficking of controlled substances to one organized criminal group, as well as the identification of the entire chain involved in the organization of this illegal trafficking. Provides options to make conclusions on the results of comprehensive comparative studies of different samples of drugs and psychotropic methods of physico-chemical and tracological examination and their interpretation for the purposes of detection and suppression of illegal drug trafficking.

scholarly journals On Detention in Flagrante Delicto of Persons Engaged in Committing Crimes Related to Illegal Trafficking of Drugs

Narkokontrol ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 21-26
Author(s):  
Aleksandr V. Shakhmatov ◽  
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Aleksandr A. Paltsev ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Telecommunication Network ◽  
Criminal Activity ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Maximum Effect ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Psychotropic Substances ◽  
Online Stores ◽  
Drug Traffickers ◽  
The Right

The purpose of the work is to consider certain problematic issues arising in the course of the implementation by law enforcement agencies of activities to suppress crimes in the sphere of illegal circulation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances committed using the capabilities of the information and telecommunication network «Internet», in particular technologies that make it difficult to identify specific users of this networks. Methodology: analysis of law enforcement practice, taking into account the current legislation. The conclusion based on the results of the study is that understanding the illegal schemes and technologies used allows law enforcement officers to timely and correctly assess the possibility of suppressing the criminal activities of drug traffickers and determine the forces and means necessary for this, as well as the tactics of their actions, to conduct detention at the right time and with maximum effect red-handed specific individuals, collect evidence and prosecute all accomplices in criminal activity. Scientific and practical significance: highlighting the features of online stores used for the sale of drugs, substantiating the elements of a tactical operation — the arrest of a drug dealer red-handed.

Topical issues of counteraction to illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in the institutions of the penal system

2019 ◽  
pp. 21-30
Author(s):  
Евгения Сергеевна Витовская
Keyword(s):  
Penal System ◽  
Correctional Institution ◽  
Correctional Institutions ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Quality Performance ◽  
Psychotropic Substances ◽  
Direct Indication ◽  
Close Cooperation ◽  
Illicit Trafficking ◽  
Narcotic Drugs

Статья посвящена правовым и организационным основам деятельности учреждений уголовно-исполнительной системы по противодействию незаконному обороту наркотических средств и психотропных веществ. Автор приводит статистические показатели, свидетельствующие о том, что в исправительных учреждениях наблюдается сложная оперативно-режимная обстановка, связанная с незаконным оборотом наркотических средств и психотропных веществ. Отмечается, что противодействовать незаконному обороту наркотических средств и психотропных веществ можно только при условии тесного сотрудничества всех подразделений исправительного учреждения. Автор обращает внимание, что возникла необходимость уточнить понятие «взаимодействие» применительно к деятельности структурных подразделений исправительного учреждения в сфере противодействия незаконному обороту наркотических средств и психотропных веществ. Отмечается необходимость прямого указания в российском законодательстве системы критериев оценки результатов взаимодействия между оперативными подразделениями исправительного учреждения и иных правоохранительных органов, задействованных в сфере противодействия незаконному обороту наркотиков. Проведенное исследование позволило сделать вывод, что широкое внедрение научно-технических достижений в деятельность исправительных учреждений позволяет наиболее эффективно осуществлять комплекс мер, направленных на противодействие незаконному обороту наркотических средств и психотропных веществ. В целях повышения качества подготовки кадров исправительного учреждения следует проводить занятия по профессиональной подготовке, обеспечивающие получение знаний и навыков, необходимых для качественного выполнения обязанностей в сфере противодействия незаконному обороту наркотических средств и психотропных веществ. The article is devoted to the legal and organizational basis of the activities of the institutions of the penal system to combat illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The author provides statistical indicators indicating that in correctional institutions there is a complex operational-regime situation associated with illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. It is noted that it is possible to counteract illegal trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substances only on condition of close cooperation of all divisions of correctional institution. The author draws attention to the fact that there is a need to clarify the concept of “interaction” in relation to the activities of the structural units of the correctional institution in the field of combating illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. In addition, there is a need for direct indication in the Russian legislation of the system of criteria for assessing the results of interaction between the operational units of the correctional institution and other law enforcement agencies involved in combating drug trafficking. The conducted research allowed to draw a conclusion that wide introduction of scientific and technical achievements in activity of correctional institutions allows to carry out most effectively a complex of the measures directed to counteraction to illicit traffic of drugs and psychotropic substances. In order to improve the quality of training of correctional institution personnel, conduct training sessions that provide the knowledge and skills necessary for the quality performance of duties in the field of combating illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

Analysis of the executive discipline of medical and pharmaceutical experts compliance with the law in the field of trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (5) ◽  
pp. 68-73
Author(s):  
Ольга Давыдова ◽  
Ol'ga Davydova ◽  
Лариса Царахова ◽  
Larisa Carahova ◽  
Ирина Левкова ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Practical Medicine ◽  
Psychotropic Substances ◽  
The Law ◽  
Compliance With The Law ◽  
Narcotic Drugs

The activity of trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances is inextricably linked with medical and pharmaceutical activities.Analysis of the executive discipline by medical and pharmaceutical specialists in compliance with the law in the field of trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances revealed the most problematic aspects of the activity and the need to revise certain aspects of regulatory and legal activities, based on the modern requirements of practical medicine and pharmacy.

A criminal profiling of persons convicted for narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances illicit trafficking

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (3) ◽  
pp. 118-122
Author(s):  
Elizaveta Pavlik ◽  
Elena Ketenchieva
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Leningrad Region ◽  
Public Interests ◽  
Drug Offenders ◽  
Psychotropic Substances ◽  
Judicial Practice ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Criminal Profile ◽  
Illicit Trafficking ◽  
Narcotic Drugs

This article provides a classification and characteristics of persons convicted for crimes in the field of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances illicit trafficking. The article deals with the statistics in this sphere over the past five years. Based on the collected empirical evidence the authors analyzed the qualitative indicators of convicted drug offenders. The examination of statistical data from investigative and judicial practice on crimes in the field of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances illicit trafficking made it possible to sketch a criminal profile of a person sentenced to imprisonment: a citizen of the Russian Federation, a male between 18 to 39 years, having a secondary general or vocational education. Moreover, the personality of a convicted person is characterized by his internal criteria deformation devaluing the norms and rules that express and consolidate public interests. The authors also conducted a comparative analysis of offenders convicted both in the Russian Federation and in such federal subjects as Saint-Petersburg and Leningrad region. The choice of St. Petersburg as one of the objects of this research is justified by the fact that it has been among the leaders of the regions with the largest number of recorded drug-related crimes for several years.

CRIMINOLOGICAL FEATURES OF CORRUPTION-RELATED CRIMES IN THE FUEL AND ENERGY COMPLEX

2020 ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
Сергей Иванович Вележев ◽  
Антон Михайлович Седогин
Keyword(s):  
Legal Protection ◽  
Criminal Activity ◽  
Criminal Cases ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Energy Complex ◽  
Significant Damage ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Illegal Activities ◽  
High Level

В представленной статье авторами рассматриваются вопросы уголовно-правовой охраны топливно-энергетического комплекса Российской Федерации от преступных проявлений, в том числе от коррупционной противоправной деятельности должностных лиц. Такие действия причиняют значительный ущерб нормальному функционированию предприятий топливно-энергетического комплекса. Авторами приводятся результаты исследования некоторых криминологических характеристик должностных лиц, совершивших преступления коррупционного характера. Дан анализ причин и условий, способствующих совершению вышеуказанных противоправных действий. Определена типовая модель преступника для данной категории преступлений и его характеристики: в первую очередь, это высокий уровень компетентности, специальное образование и т. д. Авторами отмечается высокий уровень латентной преступности в данной отрасли. Предложены некоторые пути профилактики данной категории правонарушений. Исследование проводилось на основе анализа конкретных уголовных дел, возбужденных следственными органами по результатам оперативно-розыскной деятельности правоохранительных органов. In the article the authors consider the issues of criminal and legal protection of the fuel and energy complex of the Russian Federation from criminal activity including corrupt illegal practices of officials. The authors cite the results of some criminological characteristics study of the fuel and energy complex staff committed corruption crimes. As a result of these illegal actions significant damage is caused to the normal functioning of the fuel and energy enterprises. Such officials` actions determine not only a wide range of other illegal activities, but also lead to public outcry and discredit the industry as a whole. The analysis of the reasons and conditions contributing to the above illegal actions commission is given. A typical model of a criminal for a given crime category and its characteristics are determined. First of all it is a high level competence, special education, etc. A high level of latent crime in this industry is shown. The study results are presented on the example of specific criminal cases initiated by the investigating authorities based on the results of the operation detection activities of law enforcement agencies. Some ways of preventing this category of offenses are proposed.

THE PROBLEMS OF CRIMINAL LAW PROTECTION OF THE OIL INDUSTRY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

2020 ◽  
pp. 14-20
Author(s):  
Сергей Иванович Вележев ◽  
Антон Михайлович Седогин
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Criminal Law ◽  
Oil Industry ◽  
Legal Analysis ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Illegal Activities ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
Criminal Groups

В статье рассмотрены актуальные вопросы уголовно-правовой охраны нефтяной отрасли Российской Федерации от преступных посягательств корыстной направленности. Иллюстрирован существенный ущерб, причиняемый преступными группами охраняемым общественным отношениям на национальном и международном уровнях. Проведен статистический и сравнительно-правовой анализ наиболее эффективных норм законодательства России и Казахстана, применяемых в ходе борьбы с подобной противоправной деятельностью. Предложено направление дальнейшего совершенствования российского уголовного закона. Нефтяная промышленность является одной из ведущих отраслей Российской Федерации, структурными сегментами которой являются в том числе объекты добычи, хранения, переработки и транспортировки нефти, а также объекты транспортировки, хранения и сбыта нефтепродуктов. Данные обстоятельства требуют принятия мер по ее защите от противоправных действий по хищению нефти и нефтепродуктов. Наряду с охранными, режимными и организационными мерами, которые осуществляют хозяйствующие субъекты, немаловажное значение имеет защита отрасли от преступных посягательств уголовно-правовым способом. В статье указывается необходимость совершенствования законодательства по обеспечению безопасности деятельности нефтяной отрасли, учитывая ее значение для экономики страны. Отмечается, что положительные результаты в поиске возможных путей совершенствования законодательства дает применение сравнительно-правового анализа уголовных норм СНГ по борьбе с преступностью в этой сфере деятельности. The article examines current issues of the criminal law protection of the oil industry of the Russian Federation from criminal attacks for mercenary reasons. The considerable damage caused by criminal groups to protected public relations at the national and international levels is illustrated. A statistical and comparative legal analysis of the most effective norms of the legislation of Russia and the Republic of Kazakhstan applied in the fight against such illegal activities has been carried out. The direction of further improvement of the Russian criminal law is proposed. The oil industry is one of the leading industries of the Russian Federation, the structural segments of that are the objects of oil production, storage, refining and transportation, as well as the objects of transportation, storage and marketing of oil product. Under these circumstances it is required totake measures for protection it from unlawful actions connected with stealing of oil and oil products. Along with security, safeguards and organizational measures that are implemented by business entities, protection of the industry from criminal attacks by a criminal law method is of no small importance. The article indicates the need to improve legislation to ensure the safety of the oil industry, based on its importance for the country's economy. It is noted that positive results in the search for possible ways to improve the legislation are provided by the use of a comparative legal analysis of the criminal norms of the CIS in the fight against crime in this area of activity.

A COMPARISON OF NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES ACT WITH DRUGS AND COSMETICS ACT: SALIENT DIFFERENCES

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-19
Author(s):  
Vikaas Budhwaar ◽  
◽  
Vaishali Pruthi ◽  
Arun Nanda ◽  
Manjusha Choudhary
Keyword(s):  
Psychotropic Substances ◽  
Narcotic Drugs
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