UNODC Forensic Services
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.@UNODC Lab & Scientific Services strengthen forensic capacity worldwide to support evidence-based responses & strategies for peace, security, justice & health
Joined March 2018
RT @GhadaFathiWaly: We recently helped Paraguay safely destroy 16 tons of chemicals used to produce drugs. With @UNODC training and @Stat….
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TRUE ✔️ Strict PPE & safety protocols let officers handle potent drugs safely. Consistent training, proper equipment, and updated procedures are vital as potent synthetic drugs rise and large seizures of hazardous chemicals become more likely. 🔗Read more:
unodc.org
Guidelines for the Safe Handling of Synthetic Opioids for Law Enforcement and Customs Officers
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End your week with a quick check-in: cast your vote below and let us know your thoughts. 👇. 📊 Fact Check Friday: It's Poll Time! . Drug field detection tech is now so advanced that law enforcement officers no longer need labs to confirm the presence & identity of drugs.
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RT @UNODC_ROPAN: #Honduras 🇭🇳| El programa regional #STAND de UNODC, capacitó a +60 funcionarios públicos a través de una serie de activida….
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FALSE ❌Not all secure travel documents are made from paper. Many, like ePassports and electronic ID cards, use durable materials like polycarbonate, enabling features such as embedded chips, laser engraving, & anti-tampering tech. 👀our capacity building:
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📣 This October, WHO’s Expert Committee on Drug Dependence will critically review 3 new psychoactive substances, plus the coca leaf. An important occasion with implications for drug control, health, and regulation. 🔗 Learn more:
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Happy Friday!. 📊 Fact Check Friday: It's Poll Time!. True or False: It's possible for frontline officers to handle large amount of potent drugs without negative effects on their health. 💬 Let us know your answer and share your thoughts in the comments below 👇.
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The answer is: FALSE ❌. Emergency services save lives, but they can unintentionally compromise crime scene evidence by moving victims, walking through scenes, or shifting objects. That’s why training in scene preservation is crucial. 🔗:
📊 Fact Check Friday: It's Poll Time! . Vote below and tell us why in the comments! 💬. True or False: Emergency services are not considered to be a threat for the evidence at a crime scene because they are saving lives.
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It's Friday again, and what time is it?. 📊 Fact Check Friday: It's Poll Time! .True or False: All secure travel documents are made from paper.
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16 countries. One mission. Countless skills gained. 🌎🕵️♂️ We’ve wrapped up the first phase of project with @UNODC_SDS in Latin America and the Carribean! From forged docs to latent prints, officers are now better equipped to tackle synthetic drug threats. Thanks to @CanadaFP
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📊 Fact Check Friday: It's Poll Time! . Vote below and tell us why in the comments! 💬. True or False: Emergency services are not considered to be a threat for the evidence at a crime scene because they are saving lives.
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This week in 🇦🇷🇨🇱🇵🇾🇺🇾:Officers trained by @UNODC_lab to tackle synthetic drug crimes:lifting prints, finding hidden compartments & preserving critical evidence. From the field to the courtroom, every detail matters.Each step is vital, every trace counts. 🤝@UNODC_SDS @CanadaFP
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16 officers from 🇦🇷 🇨🇱 🇵🇾 🇺🇾joined forces this week to tackle synthetic drug trafficking through forensic training on fraudulent documents. One team, one goal: stronger borders through science and collaboration. Powered by @UNODC & @CandaFP support. @UNODC_SDS
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Are frontline officers prepared for the rise of synthetic opioids in West Africa❓.This week, 8 officers from Côte d’Ivoire, Niger & Togo trained in safe handling, decontamination & drug field testing, building vital skills to detect & respond to high-risk substances in real time
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🔬 From 7–11 July, forensic scientists from 🇨🇷🇩🇴🇸🇻🇬🇹🇭🇳enhanced their skills in identifying narcotic drugs & precursors through hands-on training. Amid rising synthetic drug threats, this Canada-supported initiative strengthens regional forensic capacity. #SMARTForensics 🌎💊
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🚨 Major drug control step: China now controls nitazene analogues under class scheduling (from 1 July 2025). Generic legislation is an example of national legislative approaches to control NPS. 🔗
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RT @CanadaDev: On #WorldDrugDay, 🇨🇦 supports @UNODC in strengthening synthetic drug investigations. ✔84 officers and experts trained in in….
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📱 Complementing the manual, we also launched the Clandestine Laboratory Investigation Platform (CLIP), an innovative, interactive tool designed to support real-time investigations into clandestine drug manufacturing. 🔗 #WorldDrugDay #StopOrganizedCrime
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🌍 On this #WorldDrugDay 2025, @unodc_lab highlights a key milestone in our fight against illicit drugs: the launch of the Guidelines for Dismantling Clandestine Laboratories – a vital tool for safe, effective lab dismantling. 📘 🔗 #StopOrganizedCrime
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🔬 From Port-of-Spain to Phnom Penh, @UNODC LSS is scaling up forensic training to fight synthetic drug threats. From fingerprints to fake IDs, science is key to justice. The evidence is clear: prevention starts with strong capacity. #WorldDrugDay #StopOrganizedCrime
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