title: Drug control: policies and practices of the International Criminal Police Organization.
abstract: Drug trafficking and drug abuse are among the major social issues that the world has to grapple with. The far-reaching consequences of drug abuse in humanitarian, social and economic terms have led to intensive action on the part of Governments, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations. The International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO/Interpol) plays a key role as the central command for the joint efforts of the national law enforcement agencies of its 158 member States. The present paper outlines the role of ICPO/Interpol, particularly its Drugs Sub-Division, in international drug control efforts. It includes a discussion of ICPO/Interpol policies and practices related to drug control and of recent developments in its information and communication capabilities.
authors: International Criminal Police Organization, Lyon, France.
authors: R E
authors: RE
authors: Kendall
mesh_terms: D003416:Criminal Law / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007390:International Agencies / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D016134:Organizational Policy; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*