Group
Subdivision

091 International drug trafficking

Latest release
Australian and New Zealand Standard Offence Classification (ANZSOC)
Reference period
2023

Description

Offences in this subdivision relate to the international import or export of illicit drugs, or unlawful international import or export of prescription drugs. 

Where import and export cannot be disaggregated, offences should be coded to 0910 International drug trafficking, not further defined.

0911 Illegal import of drugs

Import includes the actions resulting or intended to result in the importation of drugs into Australia or New Zealand where the amount involved is of a quantity sufficient for commercial activity.

Inclusions:

  • Conspiracy to import drugs
  • Drug couriers involved in illegal import of drugs
  • Trafficking of controlled drugs into Australia or New Zealand, including prescription drugs
  • Unlawfully transport drugs into Australia or New Zealand
  • Other offences relating to the illegal import of drugs

Exclusions:

  • Transport of drugs within Australia or New Zealand – coded to the relevant groups within 092 Distribute or deal drugs
  • Unlawful distribution of controlled drugs within Australia or New Zealand – coded to the relevant groups within 092 Distribute or deal drugs
  • Unlawful import of alcohol or tobacco – coded to 1711 Import and export offences

0912 Illegal export of drugs

Export includes actions resulting or intended to result in the illegal exportation of drugs from Australia or New Zealand where the amount involved is of a quantity sufficient for commercial activity. 

Inclusions:

  • Conspiracy to export drugs
  • Drug couriers involved in exporting drugs
  • Trafficking of controlled drugs out of Australia or New Zealand
  • Unlawful transport of drugs out of Australia or New Zealand
  • Other offences relating to the illegal export of drugs.

Exclusions:

  • Transport drugs within Australia or New Zealand – coded to the relevant groups within 092 Distribute or deal drugs
  • Unlawful distribution of controlled drugs within Australia or New Zealand – coded to the relevant groups within 092 Distribute or deal drugs
  • Unlawful export of alcohol or tobacco – coded to 1711 Import and export offences
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