Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10255443 | Science & Justice | 2014 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Over the past six years the Brazilian Federal Police has undertaken major efforts in order to implement and to develop its own drug chemical profiling program. This paper aims to provide a broad perspective regarding the managerial strategies and some examples of subsequent technical issues involved in the implementation of such a project. Close collaboration with local drug enforcement and investigation teams, establishment of proper worldwide partnerships with well recognized institutions in the field of drug analysis and the attainment of suitable funding and human resources are shown to be key success factors. Some preliminary results concerning the chemical profile of cocaine seizures in Brazil during this process are presented.
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Authors
Jorge J. Zacca, Ãlvio Dias Botelho, MaurÃcio L. Vieira, Fernanda L.A. Almeida, Luciana S. Ferreira, Adriano O. Maldaner,