Federal Bureau of Narcotics

From Wikispooks
Revision as of 06:15, 13 September 2016 by Robin (talk | contribs) (stub)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Group.png Federal Bureau of NarcoticsRdf-entity.pngRdf-icon.png
Predecessor• Federal Narcotics Control Board
• Narcotic Division
SuccessorBureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
FormationJune 14, 1930
Extinction1968
InterestsIllegal drug trade

The bureau lobbied for harsh penalties for drug usage. The criminalized cannabis with the 1937 Marijuana Tax Act and strengthening the 1914 Harrison Narcotics Tax Act. The main focus of the FBN was control of the opium and heroin trade.

Many thanks to our Patrons who cover ~2/3 of our hosting bill. Please join them if you can.


References


57px-Notepad icon.png This is a page stub. Please add to it.

Retrieved from "https://wikispooks.com/w/index.php?title=Federal_Bureau_of_Narcotics&oldid=96175"