The experience of the Turkish Republic on the prevention of crime in the sphere of illegal drug trafficking
The authors analyzed the positive experience of Turkey, to develop a common approach to combating crime in the sphere of illicit trafficking in narcotic and psychotropic substances for possible further development of scientifically grounded recommendations aimed at improving the social policy and minimize the consequences of drug crime in the Russian Federation. In the research process, the author elaborated on the major achievements of the practical implementation of the state policy of Turkey in the field of prevention of drug-related crime. They considered the basic direction of prevention of drug addiction in Turkey, the responsibilities of the bodies involved in combating drug-related crime. The main conclusions made by the authors according to the results of the study are that in Turkey, all levels of government, and authorities have powers in the field, prevention of drug trafficking. Hallmark is giving priority to prevention as the most important strategy for addressing the problem of drug addiction. Coordinating and evaluating the effectiveness of strategies to prevent drug-related crime is carried out by numerous government agencies. Scientific novelty of research is determined by the first analysis of the national strategy of Turkey in the field of prevention of drug trafficking. Practical significance of the research lies in the fact that these studies can be used in the preparation of information and analytical materials, building the system of organizational-administrative work for the prevention of drug-related crime in the Russian Federation.