Clan Labs Flashcards
What is a Clan Lab?
A Clandestine Laboratory is an illicit operation that uses a combination of apparatus and chemicals that have been or could be used in the manufacture or synthesis of drugs, and/or controlled substances.
What are the 3 main types of clan labs?
- Extraction
- Conversion
- Synthesis
CLAN LAB INDICATORS - OUTSIDE AND INSIDE *
Outside:
- Rubbish with cold meds or packaging inside
- Windows blackened out
- Bottles, plastic containers and boxes with no labels
- Access denied
- Expensive security gear
- Chemical odour
Inside:
- Containers with two layered liquids in
- Containers with clear liquids in
- Baking dishes with white crystalline substance in it.
- Hot plates near chemicals.
- Used coffee filters
- Lab glass wear
Risk 1 - Chemical hazards
May be inhaled, absorbed or ingested. Includes:
- acids
- bases
- solvents
- poison gas
- organic peroxides
- poisons
Risk 2 - Physical hazards
- armed and/or drug-affected suspects
- explosives
- potential booby traps
- the risk of electric shock
- unsafe building structures
- slip/trip/fall hazards
INITIAL ACTION - UNPLANNED ENTRY *
- immediately remove POI from premises
- isolate site and maintain safety perimeter
- preserve crime scene
- notify duty Inspector, NCLRT and where appropriate local fire service and ambulance.
Safety considerations
- Leave the area immediately
- Never touch, taste or smell any chemicals or equipment.
- Do not attempt to stop the chemical reaction, or turn any electrical devices as may cause an explosion.
- Do not shut off the water supply to the house or the chemical reaction.
- Do not smoke in or near a Clandestine Laboratory.
- Do not use tools, radios, cell phones, torches or devices that produce sparks or friction.
- Do not re-enter the premises.
Symptoms of exposure of chemicals
- headaches
- watery or burning eyes
- nausea
- burning skin
- coughing or choking
- shortness of breath and/or dizziness
Initial action - planned entry - what are the factors to consider ?
- Whether active or inactive
- Number and nature of offender
- Lab location
- Proximity to persons or property
- Type / size of Lab
- Firearms / weapons / booby traps
Safety equipment required
The Minimum level of PPE for IET members is:
- Flame retardant overalls
- Chemical and Flame resistant coveralls
- Boots
- Fire resistant gloves
- Balaclava
- Police SRBA vests
- APR’s with Air filters
IMMEDIATE ACTION AT A SCENE REGARDING CHILD OR YP ? (12 POINTS) *
The O/C Investigation will co-ordinate the:
- Removal of Child or YP from scene
- Assign officer to look after Child or YP
- Explain whats going to happen to Child or YP
- Assessment of Child or YP by Ambo
- Request CYFS attendance
- Give Child or YP PPE and Tyvek Suit or blanket
- Record physical condition of Child or YP
- Record mental state of Child or YP
- Obtain prelim from Child or YP
- Photograph Child or YP at scene and record condition
- Consider securing clothing as exhibit
- Brief social worker
WHAT INFO TO OBTAIN IN A PRELIM WITH A CHILD OR YP? *
- Basic health questions such as: headaches, nausea,
breathing difficulty, dizziness, fatigue etc. - The occupant’s details
- The sleeping arrangements
- The playing and eating area
- The name of their Doctor
- Knowledge of drugs, manufacturing, dealing activities
Section 103 - HSNO Act 1996 - Power of entry
Section 103 - HSNO Act 1996
Any enforcement officer may, at any reasonable time -
- Go on, into, under, and over any premises or
- With the consent of the occupier, go on, into, under, and over a dwelling for the purpose of inspection to—
- Monitor in any premises where a hazardous substance or new organism approved under this Act is located or
- Determine the nature of any substance or organism in the premises or
- Determine whether or not any person is complying with a compliance order.
Section 135 - HSNO Act 1996 (define emergency)
Section 135 - HSNO Act 1996
Emergency means:
(a) - actual or imminent danger to human health or safety
(b) - a danger to the environment or chattels so significant that immediate action is required to remove the danger
Section 136 - HSNO Act 1996 - declaration of emergency
Section 136 - HSNO Act 1996
Where any enforcement officer has RGTB that—
(a) There is an emergency; and/or
(i) no state of emergency has been declared under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002, under the Fire Service Act 1975 or under section 144 of the Biosecurity Act 1993
