Precursors and Chemicals Frequently Used in the Illicit Manufacture of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, Report of the International Narcotics Control Board for 2004 on the Implementation of Article 12 of the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988 (Paperback)

One of the functions of the International Narcotics Control Board is to provide an annual report to the United Nations on the implementation of article 12, paragraph 13 of the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988. The Board monitors the implementation of this Convention by international governments, examining control measures over illicit substances, and assessing whether other substances require international control. Where necessary the Board assists governments in verifying the legitimacy of individual transactions involving precursors or essential chemicals to prevent their diversion into illicit traffic. From the information provided by governments the INCB has established a databank, which can be used as a tool to help governments prevent the distribution of precursor and essential chemicals and their illicit manufacture of such drugs as amphetamine t-type stimulants, cocaine, heroin, MDMA and LSD