The role of the Internet in drug trafficking and drug use is highlighted in the International Narcotics Control Board Annual Report
The role of the Internet in drug trafficking and drug use is highlighted in the International Narcotics Control Board Annual Report
In its 2023 Annual Report, the International Narcotics Control Board:
- finds that online drug trafficking has increased the availability of drugs on the illicit market;
- warns that patient safety is at risk from illicit Internet pharmacies selling drugs without a prescription directly to the consumer;
- highlights the daunting task facing law enforcement authorities to monitor and prosecute online drug activities;
- sees opportunities to use the Internet and social media for drug use prevention campaigns and to improve access to drug treatment services;
- encourages governments to use the full range of INCB tools and programmes to assist in their efforts to counter exploitation of the Internet for drug trafficking; and
- voices concern about the persistent regional disparities in availability and consumption of licit drugs for the treatment of pain.
(INCB – International Narcotics Control Board, Wien, 05.03.2024)
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