Sub-Working Group 1.1

Manufacturing of Synthetic Drugs and their Precursors

Sub-Working Group 1.1, Manufacturing of Synthetic Drugs and their Precursors focuses on strategies to address the initial steps in the drug supply process. This includes the manufacture of synthetic drugs, such as clandestine labs, as well as their precursor chemicals and forensic laboratory testing. Experts will present on their research and current projects to connect participants with the tools and resources necessary to stop the flow of synthetics.

August 2024

East:

  • Indonesian Directorate of Narcotics Interdiction
  • Drug situation in the republic of Kazakhstan 

West:

  • Actions at European Union Level
  • Special Surveillance List and Chemical Regulations
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SWG 1.1 [EAST]: Manufacturing of Synthetic Drugs | August 2024
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SWG 1.1 [WEST]: Manufacturing of Synthetic Drugs | August 2024

July 2024

East:

  • Joint Interagency Task Force West
  • Kpler: Global trade intelligence

West:

  • Argentina: National Experience in Countering Synthetic Drug Manufacturing
  • World Customs Organization - Terrorism Financing 
  • Kpler: Global trade intelligence 
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SWG 1.1 [EAST]: Manufacturing of Synthetic Drugs | July 2024

June 2024

1.1 West:

"Operations in Countering Synthetics Manufacturing: Intelligence,  Investigations, Clan Lab Dismantling"

  1. PICS (Precursor Incident Communication System)
  2. Perspectives on Synthetic Investigations in Mexico
  3. Clandestine Lab Dismantling

Open Discussion on Global Coalition Working Groups

  • Q&A Session questions regarding the Coalition’s next steps, action reports, navigating the website, recommendations, initiatives, etc.
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All SWGs | Announcement | June 2024
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SWG 1.1 [WEST]: Manufacturing of Synthetic Drugs | June 2024

May 2024

East:

  • Chem/IDM Action Force (CADTF)
  • International Law Enforcement Academies: Training Resources and Emerging Trends

West:

  • Public-Private Engagements with the Maritime Shipping Industry
  • Import/Export Regulations 101
  • Private Sector for Public Training
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SWG 1.1 [EAST]: Manufacturing of Synthetic Drugs | May 2024
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SWG 1.1 [WEST]: Manufacturing of Synthetic Drugs | May 2024

April 2024

East:

  • Final Review of Recommendations
  • Chemical Action Task Forces
  • Precursor Strategies in Southeast Asia

West:

  • Final Review of Recommendations
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East SWG 1.1 April
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West SWG 1.1 April

March 2024

East:

  • Working Group Meeting

West: 

  • Working Group Meeting
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WG 1 [East]: Preventing the illicit manufacture and trafficking of synthetic drugs
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WG 1 [West]: Preventing the illicit manufacture and trafficking of synthetic drugs [March, 2024]

February 2024

East:

  • INCB: Public Private Partnerships with the Chemical Sector
  • Findings Related to Chemicals Seized in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and the Philippines and the Assessment Carried out for their Disposal

West:

  • INCB: Expanding the Pre-Export Notification (PEN) Online, Precursor Incident Communication System (PICS)
  • UNODC: Synthetic Drugs Strategy and Resources: the UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs
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SWG 1.1 [EAST]: - February - Manufacturing of Synthetic Drugs
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SWG 1.1 [WEST]: Manufacturing February 20th, 2024 | 7:00 am (Mexico Time)

January 2024

East: 

  • INCB International Precursor Control: framework, mechanisms, tools and resources
  • Drug situation in CARICC Member States: Sub-Regional “Operation Substitute”

West: 

  • CICAD: Control of Synthetic Drugs and Their Precursors in OAS Members States
  • INCB International Precursor Control: framework, mechanisms, tools and resources
  • Control of Synthetic Drugs and their Precursors in OAS Member States: CICAD Initiatives to Address this Evolving Threat
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SWG 1.1 East - January - Manufacturing Of Synthetic Drugs
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SWG 1.1 West - January - Manufacturing Of Synthetic Drugs

December 2023

East:

  • UNODC: National Disposal Plans including Safe handling and Disposal of Synthetic Drugs and Chemicals used in their manufacture
  • Colombo Plan: Clandestine Laboratories
  • CEPOL: EU resources for training on synthetic drugs, lab dismantling, etc.

West:

  • UNODC: National Disposal Plans including Safe handling and Disposal of Synthetic Drugs and Chemicals used in their manufacture
  • Colombo Plan: Clandestine Laboratories
  • CEPOL: EU resources for training on synthetic drugs, lab dismantling, etc.
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SWG 1.1 East - December - Manufacturing Of Synthetic Drugs
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SWG 1.1 West - December - Manufacturing Of Synthetic Drugs

November 2023

East:

  • UNODC Tools and resources to assist member states in understanding the manufacture of synthetic drugs 
  • UNODC Scientific and Forensic Services: Building Forensic Laboratory Capacity
  • Colombo Plan: Sentinel Program: Accurately Identifying Synthetics & Toxic Adulterants in Drug Mixtures to Better Understand Drug Epidemics and Inform Public Health and Safety Initiatives

West: 

  • UNODC Tools and resources to assist member states in understanding the manufacture of synthetic drugs 
  • UNODC Scientific and Forensic Services: Building Forensic Laboratory Capacity
  • Colombo Plan: Sentinel Program: Accurately Identifying Synthetics & Toxic Adulterants in Drug Mixtures to Better Understand Drug Epidemics and Inform Public Health and Safety Initiatives   
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SWG 1.1 East - November - Manufacturing of Synthetic Drugs and their Precursors
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SWG 1.1 West - November - Manufacturing Of Synthetic Drugs

October 2023

Global Landscape and Challenges in Manufacturing of Synthetic Drugs and Their Precursors

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SWG 1.1 East - October - Manufacturing of Synthetic Drug and their Precursors
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SWG 1.1 West - October - Manufacturing of Synthetic Drug and their Precursors