CEPOL/Europol training 2024 on dismantling illicit laboratories

As one of their annual flagships training events, CEPOL and Europol are partnering to offer a specific training on the dismantling of illicit laboratories, which growth and proliferation is becoming a reality in Europe. 

The objectives of the course are to recognise the production methods of illicit drugs, especially synthetic substances; to identify the production equipment/chemicals seized in the production units; implement precautions and safety measures to protect themselves during raid operations on illicit drug laboratories, including decontamination process; to plan and organise future raids as well as the collection of evidence and to understand the new trends and developments in the area of synthetic drugs. The participants will also carry out a series of practical exercises in real-life conditions, including a simulated illicit synthetic drugs laboratory environment.