Tactical aspects of the inspection of the scene of the incident on cases, illegal circulation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances

The investigator's lack of knowledge of the correct algorithm of his actions when inspecting the scene of an incident in criminal cases related to the illegal circulation of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their analogues may become one of the reasons for the loss of a significant evidence base when considering a criminal case in essence in court. The article discusses the main issues and problems of organizing the inspection of the scene of the incident, as one of the main investigative actions in the investigation of the category of causes related to the illegal circulation of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their analogues. Attention is focused on the need to correctly record the "trace" picture of crimes in this category of cases, the seizure and further packaging of objects. A detailed algorithm of the investigator's actions has been developed when inspecting the scene of the incident, depending on the inspected room or area. The topic of the "institution" of attesting witnesses was also touched upon, as one of the significant problems that every investigator, without exception, encounters during the inspection of the scene of the incident, recommendations are given on the possible elimination of the problem of citizens' refusal to participate in investigative actions as attesting witnesses. Recommendations are given for the correct fixation of traces, depending on the place of their detection at the time of inspection, their correct withdrawal based on the type of drug and its consistency, and recommendations are given regarding their secondary packaging and further storage without the possibility of damage, impact on the consistency, or loss without damage to primary and secondary packaging.

narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, inspection of the scene, attesting witnesses, fixing traces, seizure, material evidence, procedural status