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UN report: Internet is a haven for dealers enticing young people to addiction and drug-related crimes

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Dope Pushers on the Net

Jelle van Buuren 14.03.2002

UN report: Internet is a haven for dealers enticing young people to addiction and drug-related crimes

Young people are at risk from drug dealers in cyberspace according to the annual report of the International Narcotics Control Board. The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) is the independent control organ for the implementation of the United Nations drug conventions. In its report the INC warns that private internet chat rooms are being used by drug dealers, do-it-yourself drug labouratories are advertised and sold online and that there is an increase of online pharmacies selling prescription-only drugs over the web. "These are just some of the challenges posed by new technologies and globalization," says the INCB in a press statement. Governments are urged to take action and the consideration of a United Nations convention on cybercrime is being encouraged.

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