Forensic Characteristics of Crimes in the Field of Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances, Their Analogues or Precursors

Abstract

The most topical problems of the elements of forensic characteristics of crimes in the field of trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, their analogues or precursors have been revealed. It has been established that this category of crimes existed and exists in all countries and types of society. The author has determined the criminogenic characteristics inherent to the offender and how his / her behavior is manifested during the commission of crimes in this area.

A detailed theoretical characteristic of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, their analogues and precursors has been provided; the method of committing the crime has been determined; the identity of an offender and a victim has been detailed; the concept of forensic characteristic as a source of information about this type of crime and its role in practical application has been theoretically defined.

The focus is on the non-contact sale of drugs, which is becoming even more relevant and widespread in modern life. It has been emphasized that this type of drug trafficking is problematic due to the fact that it is difficult to detect and operative units’ officers cannot accomplish the evidentiary purchase.

The author has presented the main conclusions about the importance of forensic characteristics as a source of information about this type of crime. Particular attention has been paid to the details of the person who uses drugs (a victim), the author has stated how personal danger is manifested for this category of people who use drugs. It has been established that offenses in this area cause significant damage to human health, have a destructive effect on marital and family relations, affect the development of the shadow sector in the economic environment, distort moral values, eliminate the motivation for a better life due to deteriorating mental and physical health of a human being and living conditions.