| 英文摘要 |
The use of the internet in drug trafficking by domestic and foreign criminals has made the selling of, and access to, drugs ever faster and more convenient. To compound matters, after the control and restrictive measures adopted by various countries as a result of the eruption of the Covid-19 pandemic, domestic internet drug trafficking has definitely witnessed a growing trend. The results of this study indicate that internet drug trafficking syndicates are structured and systemized, with internet drug trafficking platforms featuring online forums, online games, community software, and Internet communication software. The traded drugs are mostly amphetamine, ketamine, and emerging drugs disguised in the form of coffee packets. The crimes may take place at any time of the day and at locations mainly determined by the buyers. To evade police tracking, the syndicate members adopt one-to-one only contact, and periodically change their work phones, work vehicles and the storage location of the drugs. They would also use video calling throughout the entire course of the face-to-face drug delivery as a form of surveillance by their bosses. It is recommended that 1) a scientific and technological investigation act should be formulated as soon as possible to enhance the capacity of scientific and technological investigation of the police; 2) the digital development department should integrate various divisions to effectively control the internet, software and game operators; and 3) an incentive scheme for internet drug trafficking seizure should be established to reinforce police’s investigation skills and strengthen international collaboration. By proposing a strategy meeting the current investigation and prevention requirements, the study intends to serve as reference for the concerned authorities in policy drafting, with the hope of effectively curbing internet drug trafficking syndicates and to protect people’s lives and property. |