NCJ Number
108842
Journal
Bulletin on Narcotics Volume: 39 Issue: 1 Dated: (January-March 1987) Pages: 79-85
Date Published
1987
Length
7 pages
Annotation
The article details Canada's program and legislation for drug control and cooperation between Canada and other countries.
Abstract
The authors, drug control officials in the Canadian Government, outline their proposals for promoting worldwide cooperation in controlling illicit traffic in drugs. The authors believe that organized crime plays a dominant role in illicit drug trafficking. Their suggestions are (1) establishment of international standards for criminal laws to ensure that no country or territory can be used as a safe haven by organized crime and the profits derived from it; (2) agreement by national governments to cooperate in all investigations concerning organized crime; (3) development of bilateral and multilateral treaties to ensure cooperation among law enforcement agencies in actions against organized crime; and (4) implementation of international cooperation to ensure effective prosecution of individuals involved in organized international crime and the confiscation of their illegally acquired profits. 4 references.