Drug offences (3)

Question 1

Three different types of clan labs

Answer 1

1. Extraction
2. Conversion
3. Synthesis

Question 2

Clan Lab indicators (outside)

Answer 2

• Chemical odours, coming from the building, rubbish or detached
  buildings. The odours can be sweet, bitter, ammonia or solvent smells.
• Exhaust fans running at odd times.
• Frequent visitors at odd hours.
• Windows blackened out or curtains always drawn.
• People coming outside only to smoke.
• Occupants unfriendly, appear secretive about their activities, exhibit
  paranoid or odd behaviour.
• Expensive security and surveillance gear.
• Access denied to landlords, neighbours, other visitors.
• Rubbish containing a large amount of cold medication containers or
  packaging.
• Also bottles, plastic containers and boxes with labels removed.

Question 3

Clan Lab indicators (Inside)

Answer 3

• Laboratory glassware, equipment and documents.
• Containers with clear liquids in them with a chalky coloured solid on the
  bottom or similar.
• Containers with two layered liquids in them, one dark coloured layer and
  one clear or pale yellow layer.
• Used coffee filters containing either a white pasty or reddish brown
  substance.
• Baking dishes or similar containing white crystalline substance.
• The presence of hot plates near chemicals

Question 4

Clan Lab (Risks)

Answer 4

Chemical:
hazardous chemicals can be ingested or inhaled

Physical:
Armed and drug affected suspects, traps, unstable buildings

Question 5

Unplanned entry

Answer 5

• Alert all attending personnel of clan lab discovery
• Remove persons of interest from the property
• Isolate and maintain safety perimeter
• preserve scene
• Notify supervisor and alert NCLRT. Fire and ambulance if necessary
• occupants from address and anyone who entered to isolate until decom

Question 6

Safety considerations at Clan Lab

Answer 6

• Leave the area immediately, your safety is paramount.
• Never touch, taste or smell any chemicals or equipment.
• Do not attempt to stop the chemical reaction, or turn any electrical devices
  such as lights or fans on or off. The simple act of turning on an electrical
  switch 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.

Question 7

Planned entry (Considerations)

Answer 7

• whether it is active or inactive lab
• Number and nature of offenders in the lab
• Location of lab
• Type and size of lab
• traps/weapons/firearms