Joint (international) investigations of drug crimes: International law framework
The article considers the current state and prospects of legal regulation of the institution of joint (international) investigations, practice of activities of joint (international) investigation teams in investigating crimes relating to trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, violation of regulations for circulation of drugs and illegal drug use. It defines the specifics of organizing and carrying out joint investigations, substantiates the prospects of introducing the institution of joint investigations into Russian criminal procedure law.