Features of Interaction of the Investigator (Inquirer) in the Investigation of Illegal Arms Trafficking Using Information and Telecommunication Networks, Including the Internet

Abstract

Modern forms of crime imply a complication of the methods of their investigation. In this regard, the investigation of certain categories of crimes appears as a multifaceted event, the implementation of which without an orderly interaction between law enforcement agencies and officials will be unlikely. As a result of the interaction of the investigator (inquirer) with other subjects that may be involved in the investigation of crimes, this process appears as a multifaceted, complex event, the specifics of which depends on the category of a particular crime. At the legislative level, insufficient attention is paid to the interaction of investigators (inquirer) with other subjects, whose participation can positively affect the final outcome of the investigation of a criminal case. The purpose of the article is to analyze the specifics of the interaction of the investigator (inquirer) in the investigation of illegal arms trafficking using information and telecommunication networks, including the Internet. For this, the general concept of such interaction is revealed, situations in which it becomes relevant are considered. The article considers the forms of interaction between the investigator and the bodies of inquiry. It is noted that the forms of interaction are determined by the volume and content of investigative actions and operational-search activities that are tentatively to be carried out in the case under investigation. The main directions of interaction of the investigator (inquirer) with other subjects that may be involved in the process of investigating a crime of this category are identified. The objectivity of the interaction of the subjects of the investigation, due to the circumstances to be proved is considered and analyzed. In addition, the article describes in stages the principles of interaction between the investigator (inquirer) in the course of investigating crimes related to the illegal circulation of weapons using information and telecommunication networks, including the Internet.