Norwegian Narcotic Officers Association
Norwegian organization advocating against drug liberalization
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Norwegian Narcotic Officers Association (NNOA; Norwegian: Norsk narkotikaforebyggende forening, NNF) is a Norwegian lobbying organization.[1] The organization is advocating for a strict drug enforcement law retaining punishment as a reaction to illegal drug use, only excluding punishment for people suffering from severe substance use disorder.[2] It has established itself as opponents of drug liberalization, and is often critiqued for employing an outdated approach to policing.[3]
Norsk narkotikaforebyggende forening | |
Official logo used since 2023 | |
| Abbreviation | NNOA, NNF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 16 November 1991 |
| Founded at | Drammen, Norway |
| Members | approx. 3,500 (2021) |
Chairman of the board | Jan Erik Bresil |
Deputy chairman | Geir Evanger |
| Website | www |
It was established in November 1991 as an attempt to prevent and reduce organized crime related to illegal drugs.[4] As of January 2023, senior police constable Jan Erik Bresil is the leader of the organization, and state attorney Geir Evanger functions as the deputy chairman.[5]