Some aspects of the initial stage of investigation of crimes related to the smuggling of strong, toxic, toxic substances
The article deals with the issues that arise when initiating criminal cases on the smuggling of potent, poisonous, toxic substances. These crimes differ from other crimes of a general criminal orientation in a number of peculiarities, including the way they were committed, and require verification measures preceding the adoption of a decision in accordance with Art. 144, 145 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation. The individual elements of the forensic characteristics of smuggling are analyzed. The typical investigative situations and the algorithm of the investigator’s actions at the initial stage of the investigation of these crimes are presented.