Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control

The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control (OBN), often shortened to Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, is an agency of the government of Oklahoma charged with minimizing the abuse of controlled substances through law enforcement measures directed primarily at drug trafficking, illicit drug manufacturing, and major suppliers of illicit drugs. OBN is authorized by Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes to enforce the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Act (UCDSA). OBN is also authorized to investigate criminal offenses related to human trafficking and money laundering. The Bureau of Narcotics is charged with enforcing the State's criminal and administrative drug laws. In particular, the Bureau's agents have responsibility for enforcing the following laws: - Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Act - general law governing all narcotics and dangerous drugs - Anti-Drug Diversion Act - criminalizes the use of legal drugs for illegal purposes - Precursor Substances Act - regulates the use of chemicals used to manufacture illegal drugs - Trafficking in Illegal Drugs Act - criminalizes the manufacturing and distribution of control substances - Drug Money Laundering and Wire Transmitter Act - allows OBN to investigate money transactions for drug-related activities - Oklahoma Methamphetamine Offender Registry Act - directs OBN to establish a centralized methamphetamine offender database - All laws relating to money laundering and human trafficking OBN trains and assists local law enforcement agencies in addition to compiling drug-related statistics. OBN also provides a leadership role for law enforcement throughout the state for the investigative effort directed towards eliminating the illegal use of controlled dangerous substances. The Bureau serves as the law enforcement arm of the State government's approach to combating drugs and violations of the state's human trafficking laws.