The concept of forensic characteristics of illegal circulation of firearms using information and telecommunication networks, including the internet

The article examines the importance of forensic characteristics in the investigation of illegal trafficking in firearms through information and telecommunications networks, including the internet. The main elements of the forensic characteristics of this type of crime are considered. One of the most important aspects of a forensic investigator’s work is the ability to draw logical conclusions about the mechanisms of a crime based on available data, which allows them to direct their investigation in the right direction. In addition, there is disagreement in the field of criminology about the structure of a system of interconnected elements. This emphasizes the need for a review of existing scientific concepts related to forensic characteristics of crimes involving illegal firearms trafficking on the Internet.