Crime in the sphere of drug propaganda in the Republic of Kazakhstan: current state of affairs

Abstract

The presented scientific article considers the data of legal statistics on criminal law violations, responsibility for which is provided by Article 299-1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The study was based on a comprehensive methodological approach, including the analysis of legal statistics, comparative legal analysis of specialized literature and content analysis of information materials on the Internet. Particular attention was paid to analyzing the dynamics of criminal cases, as well as studying digital channels of drug propaganda dissemination, including social networks and messengers. The results showed unstable dynamics in the registration and investigation of cases, indicating difficulties in countering drug propaganda despite legislative initiatives. It also revealed the significant role of the Internet in the distribution of drugs, which requires new approaches in cybersecurity and the development of technologies to control and block illegal content.

The study emphasizes the importance of integrating improved technological solutions and international cooperation in the fight against drug crime, as well as the need to strengthen information campaigns to raise awareness of the dangers of drugs. The presented study contributes to the formation of an effective national strategy to prevent drug propaganda and strengthen law enforcement.