Criminal Acts and Applicable Penalties for Drug Trafficking: European Legislation Brings Mixed Results
December 10, 2009
December 10, 2009
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 10 -- The European Union issued the following news release:
The Framework Decision laying down minimum provisions on the criminal acts and the penalties applicable in the field of drug trafficking has helped to establish a common core, but has not brought all of the results expected.
Commission Vice President Jacques Barrot, in charge of Justice, Freedom and Security, said: 'European citizens rightly view combating international drug traffick . . .
The Framework Decision laying down minimum provisions on the criminal acts and the penalties applicable in the field of drug trafficking has helped to establish a common core, but has not brought all of the results expected.
Commission Vice President Jacques Barrot, in charge of Justice, Freedom and Security, said: 'European citizens rightly view combating international drug traffick . . .