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Prevention and detection of crime with narcotics (drugs) in the Republic of North Macedonia
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Abstract Drug abuse constitutes a significant societal and health challenge in the Republic of North Macedonia, the broader region, and globally. The detrimental consequences, stemming from both direct and indirect effects, profoundly impacted individuals, families, and society, extending to jeopardizing sta... view more
Drug abuse constitutes a significant societal and health challenge in the Republic of North Macedonia, the broader region, and globally. The detrimental consequences, stemming from both direct and indirect effects, profoundly impacted individuals, families, and society, extending to jeopardizing state security. The paper aimed to scrutinize the implementation of the criminal legislation of the Republic of North Macedonia concerning the prevention and detection of criminality involving narcotic substances (drugs) and the penalization of offenders engaged in illegal trafficking and unauthorized production of drugs. Employing the theory of change, which centered on identifying realistic positive transformations in the short and long term, coupled with applying the statistical method, the paper offered an overview of the number of criminal offenses. This overview was based on the official statistical data the Ministry of Internal Affairs provided for 2017 to 2022. Subsequently, the paper extended its focus to international cooperation, engaging in a comprehensive discussion on preventing and detecting criminality involving narcotic substances.... view less
Keywords
Macedonia; international cooperation; criminality; prevention; psychotropic drugs; drug; drug-related crime; penalty
Classification
Criminal Sociology, Sociology of Law
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
Psychotropic Substances; Precursors; Criminal Offences; Crime Prevention; North Macedonia
Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
Page/Pages
p. 418-434
Journal
Journal of Liberty and International Affairs, 9 (2023) 3
ISSN
1857-9760
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed