Methods of smuggling of firearms and ammunition in the structure of criminalistic characteristics

Abstract

The topical problems of the methodics of investigation of smuggling of firearms and ammunition, in particular the process of smuggling such criminal offenses in the structure of criminalistic characteristics, are identified, promising areas of scientific research in this field of knowledge are identified and outlined. It is noted that the generalization of the practice of investigation indicates that the investigative and operational-search bodies face serious difficulties in detecting and investigating this category of criminal offenses. It is substantiated that such circumstances necessitate the development of methodological bases, theoretical and practical recommendations that could increase the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies to detect and detect such crimes. Perspective directions of criminalistic researches of a technique of investigation of smuggling are considered.