ABSTRACT
The present case involves ‘international elements’ – the accused are aliens and the conspiracy was initiated abroad – but there can be no question here of any breach of any rules of international law if they are prosecuted in this country. Under the objective territorial principle ... or the principle of universality (for the prevention of narcotics falls within this description) or both, the courts of this country have a clear right, if not a duty, to prosecute in accordance with our municipal law.’
