This report summarizes the actions taken by Governments and by the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) on precursors to prevent chemical diversion and to implement the provisions of the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988. The Report contains an account of the activities carried out during the reporting period; provides an overview of the major trends and developments in licit trade and trafficking in and illicit use of individual chemicals; contains a summary of seizures cases of suspicious and stopped shipments and diversions or attempted diversions; and details activities associated with illicit drug manufacture.

Prepared by the Board this annual report presents an analysis of the information at its disposal and in appropriate cases an account of the explanations if any given by or required of Parties together with any observations and recommendations which The Board desires to make. This report is submitted to the Economic and Social Council through the Commission which may make such comments as it sees fit.