Day of formation of drug control units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation

The increase in crime in society is due to a number of reasons One of them is the use of alcohol and drugs by citizens Under the influence of marijuana, opiates of plant origin and psychotropic substances obtained artificially, crimes are committed in an altered state of consciousness, of which 78% are classified as serious and especially serious The fight against trade and distribution of the “hellish potion” began during the Soviet Union Thus, on December 6, 1991, the Bureau for the Control of Illegal Drug Trafficking was formed under the USSR Ministry of Internal Affairs, which subsequently expanded into a department and then received the status of a central directorate Problems of clandestine production, sale or transfer of prohibited substances also exist in modern Russia Young people aged 18 to 36 years are at risk Every year, out of 5 million citizens who use psychotropic substances on a regular basis, 9 thousand people die from a drug overdose The situation is getting worse year by year According to statistics, 32% of middle school-age children have tried drugs at least once Criminal communities that import and distribute prohibited substances into the country through smuggling channels are under the control of special units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs In September 2002, by presidential decree, a State Committee was created, which creates counteraction to illicit trafficking in drugs and psychotropic drugs In addition to the listed functions, the department is engaged in the fight against the legalization of funds obtained from the trade in opiates, amphetamines and other psychostimulants Drug use, as well as their legalization in some EU countries and US states, negatively affects the health of citizens, their safety and the safety of the entire society The value of the dedicated work of the department’s employees is difficult to overestimate Therefore, more than 10 thousand police officers working in the State Drug Control Service had a professional holiday in 2016 The order on its establishment was signed by Minister V Kolokoltsev Every year, December 6th marks the Day of Formation of Drug Control Units in the Ministry of Internal Affairs In honor of the holiday, words of gratitude and wishes for professional success are addressed to the employees of the State Drug Control Service from colleagues and relatives The formation day of the unit is celebrated by both active service personnel and retired employees On December 6, distinguished employees and veterans of the Department of Foreign Affairs are awarded certificates of honor and diplomas, given military ranks, and are given material incentives in the form of bonuses