Article 12
Use of Information
1.
Information, documents, and other communications received in the course of mutual assistance may only be used for the purposes specified in this Agreement, including the use in judicial and administrative proceedings.
2. The applicant Authority shall not use evidence or information obtained under this Agreement for purposes other than those stated in the request without the prior written consent of the requested Authority.
3. The provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article are not applicable to information concerning contraventions relating to narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Such information may be communicated by the applicant Customs Authority to the competent agencies of its State which are directly involved in combating illicit drug traffic.