Features of Using Special Knowledge in the Investigation of Crimes Related with Illegal Traffic of False Medicines, Medical Devices and Biologically Active Supplements

The circulation of medicines and medical products is under strict state control, since their use has a significant impact on the life and health of the population. In this context, the quality of manufactured drugs and products, as well as the legality of their distribution on the territory of the Russian state, is of fundamental importance. Despite the fact that a very large-scale control and supervision activity is carried out in this area, the problem of the spread of counterfeit drugs and dietary supplements is currently relevant, which poses a serious threat to the population. In the context of a pandemic of a new coronavirus infection, the need for high-quality medicines is increasing, and therefore the illegal circulation of counterfeit medicines is unacceptable. The purpose of the presented study is to analyze the features of the use of special knowledge in the investigation of a crime related to the illegal circulation of counterfeit medicines and dietary supplements, as well as medical products. All of the above subjects are essential to ensure the well-being of the population, and therefore requires constant evaluation of the effectiveness of the practical aspects of the investigation of these criminal acts. Based on the analysis, the author comes to the conclusion that the use of special knowledge in the process of investigating crimes of the above-mentioned direction has a significant impact, since only through their application can one obtain reliable information that has important evidentiary value. The main forms of using special knowledge are conducting a forensic examination and attracting specialists. In this context, various types of forensic examination are distinguished as the most effective form, which are determined depending on the circumstances of a particular criminal act.

protection of life and health of the population, the quality of medicines and medical products, falsification of medicines, medical devices and dietary supplements, illegal traffic, crime investigations, forensic examination