Measures of administrative prevention of illegal traffic in precursors of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances

Abstract

The article reveals the goals and content of preventive activities aimed at countering the illicit trafficking of precursors of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, as well as plants and their parts containing drug
precursors, the legal status of public authorities authorized in this area. The author’s justification for the classification of administrative prevention measures used to counteract the illicit trafficking of precursors is given. At the same time, a distinction is made regarding the spheres of public life covered by the application of a specific administrative and preventive measure, including the following: economic, social, legal, medical, educational, and cultural and leisure areas. The examples reveal the features of the preventive work of individual executive authorities that perform the relevant functions of branch management.
In conclusion, it is concluded that it is necessary to plan preventive measures, taking into account a thorough study of all possible risks associated with the implementation of operations with precursors. A spontaneous approach to the implementation of administrative prevention measures in this area is considered unacceptable.