GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRIME REVIEW
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction ( EMCDDA )
• European Drug Reports : Trends and Developments : The reports present the EMCDDA ’ s latest analysis of the drug situation in Europe by focusing on illicit drug use , related harms and drug supply . They also contain a comprehensive set of national data across these themes and key harm-reduction interventions . 35
• EU ( European Union ) Drug Markets : In-depth Analysis : These documents focus on the market for a particular drug by providing a unique set of essential resources for LE professionals , policymakers , the academic community and anyone seeking up-to-date information and analysis on drug markets in Europe . 36
• Drug Profiles : These are scientifically sound descriptions presented in a standardized way providing the chemistry , pharmacology , synthesis and precursors of each substance and analyzing their physical form and mode of use . 37
• Reitox Network of National Focal Points : This network is the European information network on drugs and drug addiction , whose members are designated national institutions or agencies responsible for data collection and reporting on drugs and drug addiction . 38
Eurojust
• Eurojust Report on Drug trafficking : The report builds on the analysis of and lessons learned from drug trafficking cases referred to Eurojust and identifies the main legal and practical challenges in international judicial cooperation on this crime type and shares best practices to successfully overcome these challenges . It also outlines how Eurojust supports EU judicial authorities in tackling serious cross-border investigations into drug trafficking cases . 39
U . S . Drug Enforcement Administration ( DEA )
• Drugs of Abuse , A DEA Resource Guide : The reports are designed to be reliable resources on the most commonly used and misused drugs in the U . S . They provide important science-based information about the harms and consequences of drug use , describing a drug ’ s effects on the body and mind , overdose potential , origin , legal status , and other key factors . 40
• National Drug Threat Assessments : These reports provide a comprehensive assessment of the threat posed to the U . S . by the trafficking and abuse of illicit drugs , the diversion and abuse of licit drugs and the laundering of proceeds generated through illicit drug sales . It also addresses the role domestic groups , including organized violent gangs , serve in domestic drug trafficking . 41
• Drug Fact Sheets : The fact sheets provide a brief overview of drugs and other substances . 42
• Drug Scheduling : The DEA ’ s website provides an alphabetical listing of controlled substances . 43
• National Clandestine Laboratory Register Data : The list contains addresses of some locations where LE agencies reportedly found chemicals or other items , indicating the presence of either clandestine drug laboratories or dumpsites . 44
Using and sharing these resources with other anti-financial crime professionals could save the lives of countless individuals worldwide
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