Putin: We need to work systematically and gradually in the fight against drug crimes

MOSCOW, March 20 – RIA Novosti. It is necessary to work systematically in the fight against drug crime, destroying not only the apex of the problem, but also the main regulators of trade, finance and other infrastructure. declaration Russian President Vladimir Putin at the extended meeting of the board of directors of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs.

He noted that the main task of the internal affairs bodies is to counter drug trafficking.

“The police account for a large part of the drug crimes detected. Here it is important to continue to act systematically and aggressively, not just to combat the peak of the problem – drug dealers and petty dealers in this poison, but above all, Putin said, “Destroying financial and other infrastructure “To identify the major organizers behind the drug trade, to stop cross-border supply chains and the activities of clandestine drug labs.”

According to the President of the Russian Federation, it is necessary to look for more effective methods and technical solutions to combat the drug threat, to improve profile interaction with relevant state institutions such as the FSB, FCS, Federal Penitentiary Service, Rosfinmonitoring. as well as to strengthen international cooperation in this field.