[Forensic expertise as a tool for criminalistics prognostication]

Area of Science:

• Forensic Science
• Criminology
• Public Health

Background:

• The illegal drug market is evolving, with a significant rise in synthetic cannabimimetics.
• These substances pose serious threats to public security and health, particularly among young people.
• Previous forensic expert practices provide insights into recent drug market trends.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a criminalistics evaluation of recent changes in the illegal drug market structure and sales volume.
• To analyze the criminological aspects of synthetic cannabimimetic distribution and associated public security risks.
• To assess the role of forensic expertise in evaluating the impact of new psychoactive substances.

Main Methods:

• Criminological analysis of forensic expert practice data.
• Criminalistics evaluation of drug market dynamics.
• Case studies focusing on mass poisonings linked to new psychoactive agents.

Main Results:

• Significant distribution of synthetic cannabimimetics identified as a major threat.
• Mass poisonings among young people linked to new psychoactive agents documented.
• Forensic medical and other expertises are vital for assessing social unsafety from illegal drug trafficking.

Conclusions:

• The study underscores the urgent need for improved criminal legislation to address illegal drug trafficking.
• Strengthening legal responsibility for involvement in subversive activities related to drug trafficking is recommended.
• Enhanced forensic evaluation is essential for public security in the context of new psychoactive substances.