Combating illicit drug trafficking: criminal acts and penalties, minimum provisions. Framework Decision

This working document from the Commission services accompanies the Commission’s report on the implementation of Framework Decision 2004/757/JHA laying down minimum provisions on the constituent elements of criminal acts and penalties in the field of illicit drug trafficking. The latter sets out sets out to establish minimum rules relating to the constituent elements of the offences of illicit trafficking in drugs and precursors, so as to allow a common approach at European Union level to the fight against such trafficking. The effectiveness of the efforts made depends essentially on the harmonisation of the national measures implementing the Framework Decision. 

In accordance with Article 9 the Commission presents a report on the operation of the Framework Decision, including its operation and effects on international judicial cooperation. The Annex gives a detailed analysis on which the conclusions of the report are based.