the pursuit of offonders (art, 10, pares. 1 and 2). Draft erticlo X goes one step further by making the crime an international one, subject to certain Qualifiantions, It provides that illicit traffic in narcotic drugs is no longer only a crime under internal ldw, but is also a crime against humanity. Although the title of the article refers only to narcotic BrugB, paragraph 3 also deal8 with peychotropic substanCe8, as dofinod in paragraph 2 of the 1998 Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs. (2) w definos the crime, but oomo of tbo olomants of tho dafinition muat be read in the light of paragraphs 2 and 3. (3) With regard to the persons who mey commit the crime, paragraph 1 rofors to the agents or representatives of a Ststo, 88 wall 88 ta privuto individuals. Since the draft srticlo charactariaos illicit treff!.c in narcotic drugs as a crime against humanity, it makes no difforonco whether tho perpetrator8 are acting in the exercise of, or ‘n connectici, with, functions assigned to them by a State or as privato i:rdivic’iuals. While it is true that narcotic drugs traffic is often engagod in by individuals, tho possibility cannot be ruled out that agents of the State r.*ay fncilitato cr take part in such traffic. The term “individuals” includes porsons wting for Dr on bohalf - 68 -of organisations, association8 and other bodies, such as *‘cartels’@, through or within whiah traffickers operate. It also oover8 pereons Pcting in the framework of financial inetitutions, such as banke, investment companiee, etc,, which are u8ed to move money or othef aesets deriving from illicit traffic in narcotic druge. (4) The draft article refers to the undertaking, organising, facilitating, financing or encouraging of illicit traffic in narcotic drugs only “D a u 8C’” .Thi8 idea involve8 a ma88 element. The draft article relate8 not to
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a legal framework related to the trafficking of illicit substances, specifically narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The language used is formal and technical, suggesting that it is a draft article for a legal document. The content focuses on the definition of the crime, the individuals involved, and the actions that constitute the crime. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or social implications of the crime, but rather provides a framework for its prosecution.

**Category**
Health, International trade