Forms of interaction between state and law enforcement agencies on the use of information on countering the financing of weapons of mass destruction

Abstract

The relevance of research. The relevance of the problem under study is due to the need to develop a national concept for the control of weapons of mass destruction, taking into account national legislation, in order to  develop a mechanism for monitoring activities in the field of trafficking in weapons of mass destruction, as well as measures to counter the merging with terrorist and religious extremist activities. Currently, financing of weapons of mass destruction poses a potential and real danger to the national security of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the EAG countries. This is due to the common borders with many countries of the near abroad, a common historical past, and the manifestation of extremely negative factors of destabilization of states and the conduct of aggressive wars, with the use of such weapons, both in the Middle East and in other territories in the international community. The purpose of the article: is to determine the ways of interaction on the use of information by competent authorities countering the financing of weapons of mass destruction in the framework of international cooperation, as well as the system for the exchange and use of information by competent authorities countering the financing of weapons of mass destruction in the framework of international cooperation, consideration of legal and other mechanisms cooperation, coordination and control of  weapons of mass its destruction (manufacture, acquisition, storage and disposal, transportation), within the  framework of national legislation. Research results: A national concept for the control of weapons of mass  destruction of a national and international mechanism for monitoring activities in the field of the trafficking of weapons of mass destruction, sanctions for this criminal offense is presented and considered, new risks of financing WMD and their most problematic issues in the Republic of Kazakhstan are identified, taking into account the national legal system ensuring their effective resolution, as well as preventive measures for merg ing with the terroristion and religious extremist activities. Practical significance: Based on the current national  legislation, the methodology for investigating crimes related to WMD and its financing and merging with international terrorism is determined, the main elements of the criminalistic characteristics of the type of criminal offense under consideration are identified, certain aspects related to the definition of weapons of mass destruction, their classification and types, the degree of the damaging effect and the severity of the consequences of their use, the purpose of punishment are identified, and the threats and vulnerabilities associated with financing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction for modern Kazakhstan are identified.