Tactical and forensic support for investigations into crimes related to illegal drug trafficking committed using the Internet. Part one
- DOI
- 10.5922/vestnikhum-2026-1-2
- Pages
- 20-33
Abstract
The objectives of the study, published in two parts, are to analyze the organizational and tactical features of conducting certain investigative actions and, on this basis, to develop practical recommendations within the framework of tactical and forensic support for the investigation of crimes related to illicit drug trafficking using the Internet. The first part of the article examines interaction between the investigator and inquiry bodies and proposes criteria for the admissibility of assigning tasks by the investigator to inquiry bodies. The article analyzes the tactical features of conducting certain investigative actions, such as crime scene inspection, inspection of objects, as well as searches (seizures). It describes a recommended procedure for the inspection of computers, including the examination of their components and additional devices, such as printers, Wi-Fi routers, etc. Recommendations for the inspection of mobile devices include identifying functional elements; establishing the IMEI identifier; determining the mobile phone model, serial number, operating system, version and firmware, the SIM card phone number, IP and MAC addresses; examining the list of contacts stored in the “phone book”; and reviewing SMS messages.