Clan Labs Flashcards
Clan lab indicators on the outside of the building are?
- chemical odours
- exhaust fans running at odd hours.
- Windows blacked out.
- people coming outside to smoke.
- occupants unfriendly, shifty.
- expensive security/ surveillance gear.
- access denied to landlords
- rubbish containing a large amount of cold medication packaging.
Clan lab indicators on the inside of the property are?
- laboratory glassware and equipment
- containers with clear liquid with a chalky coloured solid on the bottom.
- containers with two layered liquids.
- used coffee filters.
- baking dishes containing white crystal substance.
- the presence of hot plates near chemicals.
Exposure to clan labs may result in what symptoms?
- headaches
- burning eyes
- nausea
- burning skin
- coughing or choking
- feeling of coldness or weakness
- shortness of breath
- decrease in cognitive function.
What is a clan lab?
A clandestine laboratory is an illicit operation that uses a combination of apparatus and chemicals to manufacture or synthesis drugs and controlled substances.
What are the three main types of clan labs?
- extraction
- conversion
- synthesis.
An extraction clan lab is?
Finished drug or precursor is removed from raw materials by using chemical solvents. Includes cannabis oil from cannabis leaf or morphine from opium.
A conversion clan lab is?
One form of drug is changed into a more desirable form. Such as crack cocaine from cocaine hydrochloride.
A synthesis clan lab is?
Raw materials are combined through chemical process to produce the desired drug. Such as heroin from morphine.
What are the risks of a clan lab?
- chemical hazards, including acids, solvents, poisons, radioactive substances, corrosives, contaminated materials.
- physical hazards including armed suspects, explosives, booby traps, unsafe building structures. Slips, trips and falls.
Actions to take when coming in contact with a clan lab?
- leave the area immediately
- never touch, taste or smell any chemicals.
- do not attempt to stop any chemical reaction.
- do not shut off the water supply
- do not smoke near or in the clan lab.
- do not use tools that cause sparks, such as phones and radios.
- do not re-enter the premises.
The stages of a clan lab investigation are?
- intel gathering
- termination planning
- entry
- initial assessment & safety assessments
- evidence processing
- exiting
- disposal of hazardous substances
- follow up action
In an unplanned entry into a clan lab involves?
- immediately remove persons of interest from the premises.
- isolate the site and maintain a safety perimeter.
- preserve the crime scene.
- notify the duty inspector or duty NCO.
- contact fire and ambulance.
- seek advice from NCLRT.
- persons in the address and staff who enter to remain separated untill decontamination.
- seek medical advice if suffering adverse effects.
A planned entry into a clan lab involves?
- consult with the national clan lab response team before executing a SW.
- manner of entry based on intel factors.
- planning an entry will reduce the risks.
- IET initial entry team, officers ‘clan lab’ qualified when not AOS/STG.
- offender should be apprehended outside the premises where possible.
When will AOS/STG be mandatory upon planned entry if a clan lab?
- the clan lab is believed to be active/ occupied.
- when armed offenders (any weapon) are suspected to be present.
- firearms are likely to be present.
Minimum levels of PPE for IET for clan labs is?
- flame retardant overalls
- boots
- fire resistant gloves
- balaclava
- SRBA
- APRs (air purifier respirators) with air filters.
