Why is IRS Criminal Investigation involved in narcotics investigations?
With its specialized financial investigative expertise, IRS-CI plays a unique role in the federal law enforcement counter-drug effort. Narcotics-related financial investigations fulfill a dual purpose. To foster compliance and confidence in the tax system, IRS-CI conducts tax investigations of unreported drug proceeds involving a wide range of professionals and occupations. Secondly, IRS-CI, through the tracing of illicit drug proceeds, contributes to the prosecution of criminal organizations that undermine our national economy and pose a serious threat to our national interests. Without IRS-CI’s financial investigative expertise, many of the organizations would continue to flourish even though some key members are incarcerated.
