Collecting Electronic Evidence During the Investigation of Crimes Related to the Distribution of Synthetic Drugs

Electronic evidence is increasingly used in the investigation of crimes in contemporary times. The dynamics of development of modern society and the technological “boom”, as well as the application of technologies in every aspect of our daily life, contribute to the fact that an increasing number of illegal acts leave an “electronic mark”. The distribution of synthetic drugs is no exception. This publication examines the main aspects of crimes related to the distribution of synthetic narcotic substances, the specifics associated with their investigation, the possibilities of using electronic evidence, and examples of practices that could be actively implemented to prevent and reduce crimes in this area.