Investigating and Proving Unauthorized Production and Distribution of Narcotic Drugs in the Canton Sarajevo

Abstract

The intention of this paper is to highlight the determinants of investigating and proving of unauthorized production and distribution of narcotic drugs in the Canton of Sarajevo. After the theoretical explication of certain investigational and procedural content of this drug related crime, paper further presents empirical research analysis. The results indicate that the practice of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Canton Sarajevo does not fully comply with the theoretical and practical postulates when it comes to the modalities of investigating and proving of this crime. Accordingly, specific recommendations are given for successful criminal investigation and proving of this offense pro futuro, and they refer to the frequent use of informants, personal sources of evidence, as well as special investigative measures.