3. g) Prevention and detection of laundering of the proceeds of drug trafficking; h) Conspiracy, incitement and instigation to be illegal; and i) Controlled delivery in conformity with the 1988 UN Convention and international practices. Member States shall harmonise penalties applicable in the domestic laws with those of other Member States. ARTICLE 5 MUTUAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE 1. Member States shall cooperate with each other to afford mutual legal assistance in a joint concerted effort to suppress the commission of illicit drug trafficking. 2. Mutual legal assistance shall, inter alia, include the following: a) communication of information and evidentiary items; b) investigation and detection of offenses; c) request for the taking of evidence and/or statements; d) execution of searches and seizures; e) inspection of sites or examination of subjects and or documents; 0 request for judicial documents; g) service of judicial documents; h) communication of relevant documents and records; and i) identification or tracing of suspects or proceeds. 3. Member States may further agree upon any other form of mutual legal assistance consistent with their domestic laws. 4. Member States shall designate a competent authority the name of which shall be communicated to the Executive Secretary, which shall have the responsibility and power to execute and monitor requests for mutual legal assistance. 5