Press Release: Tighter EU controls of methamphetamine and heroine precursors

Stronger controls on drug precursors used in heroin and methamphetamine production have been proposed by the Commission.

Drug precursors are legal chemicals contained in a wide range of products, including pharmaceuticals, perfumes and plastics, but which can also be illegally diverted to produce narcotics. The two proposals adopted seek to close loopholes in current legislation on drug precursors that could be exploited by illegal drug producers. They reinforce the controls on specific chemicals, both within the Single Market and at the EU borders through Customs. In doing so, the proposed new rules can contribute to early stage prevention of illicit drug manufacturing, which is an important pillar of the EU drug strategy.

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European Commission: Memo/12/715: Tighter control of methamphetamine and heroin precursors - Frequently asked questions http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/12/715&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

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