Masterclass: Identifying High-Risk Importers of Synthetic Drug Precursors
Mexican TCOs rely on networks of chemical brokers and Chinese and Indian chemical companies for precursor procurement. Many chemicals have dual-use applications. Investigators must distinguish legitimate shipments from high-risk diversion using data-centric approaches and trade pattern analysis.
Mexican transnational criminal organizations continue to produce and distribute synthetic drugs in the United States. They rely on networks of chemical brokers and Chinese and Indian chemical companies to procure precursors and essential chemicals. Because many of these chemicals have legitimate applications in agriculture, food processing, and pharmaceuticals, investigators are challenged to distinguish legitimate shipments from those at high risk of diversion for illicit drug production.
What You Will Learn
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Federal Case Analysis
Overview of recent federal cases illuminating how Mexican TCOs leverage chemical broker networks to procure precursors and essential chemicals for drug manufacturing
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Typologies and Red Flags
Import typologies and red flags indicating potential chemical diversion to Mexican drug trafficking organizations
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Trade Anomaly Detection
Data-centric approaches at scale to identify high-risk chemical importers and procurement patterns
Who Should Watch
This masterclass is built for law enforcement and financial crime professionals:
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Government Analysts and Investigators
Federal agents disrupting and dismantling cartel-linked chemical procurement networks and supply chains
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Financial Institutions
Compliance professionals managing AML/BSA obligations and sanctions risk mitigation related to foreign terrorist organization designations
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Corporate Enterprises
Risk and compliance teams addressing BSA/AML obligations and regulatory exposure from financial support of foreign terrorist organizations
Detect illicit trade patterns with Sayari
Identify high-risk chemical imports and procurement networks. Use corporate and trade intelligence to disrupt cartel-linked operations and prevent precursor diversion.
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Bjorn Kjelstad
Senior Analyst | Sayari
Bjorn Kjelstad is a Senior Analyst at Sayari with deep expertise in identifying illicit trade patterns and commercial networks that support transnational criminal activity. His analytical work focuses on disrupting cartel-linked supply chains, precursor procurement networks, and high-risk financial flows connected to drug trafficking and other transnational criminal enterprises.
Disrupt Cartel-Linked Chemical Procurement
Identify high-risk chemical imports and procurement networks. Use corporate and trade intelligence to disrupt cartel-linked operations and prevent precursor diversion at scale.