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United Nations Convention against illicit traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988

This Convention provides comprehensive measures against drug trafficking, including provisions against money laundering and the diversion of precursor chemicals. It provides for international cooperation through, for example, extradition of drug traffickers, controlled deliveries and transfer of proceedings.

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The United Nations Convention against illicit traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988 provides comprehensive measures against drug trafficking, including provisions against money laundering and the diversion of precursor chemicals. It provides for international cooperation through, for example, extradition of drug traffickers, controlled deliveries and transfer of proceedings.

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For more information about the United Nations Convention against illicit traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988 visit the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime website.

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