Responsibilities
The Bureau of Narcotics is charged with enforcing the State's criminal and administrative drug laws. In particular, the OBN's Agents have responsibility for enforcing the following laws:
- Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Act - general law governing all narcotics and dangerous drugs
- Anti-Drug Diversion Act - criminalizes the use of legal drugs for illegal purposes
- Precursor Substances Act - regulates the use of chemicals used to manufacture illegal drugs
- Trafficking in Illegal Drugs Act - criminalizes the manufacturing and distribution of control substances
- Drug Money Laundering and Wire Transmitter Act - allows OBN to investigate money transactions for drug-related activities
- Oklahoma Methamphetamine Offender Registry Act - directs OBN to establish a centralized methamphetamine offender database
- All laws relating to money laundering and human trafficking
OBN trains and assists local law enforcement agencies, and compile drug-related statistics. OBN provides a leadership role for law enforcement throughout the state for the investigative effort directed towards eliminating the illegal use of controlled dangerous substances.
The Bureau serves as the law enforcement arm of the State government's approach tocombating drugs. The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services serves as the prevention, education and treatment component. The two agencies work together to develop a comprehensive drugs control strategy for the State.
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