Mexican Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) continue to act as the main producers and distributors of synthetic drugs in the United States. They rely on networks of chemical brokers, logistics firms, and, for the most part, Chinese and Indian chemical companies to procure precursors and other essential chemicals to manufacture drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Because many of these chemicals also have a variety of licit applications (in agriculture, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and more), investigators are challenged to distinguish legitimate shipments from those at high risk of diversion for illicit drug production.
Join Sayari Senior Analyst Bjorn Kjelstad on Wednesday, June 25 at 11am EDT for a masterclass on using a data-centric approach to identifying high-risk chemical imports that could be indicative of potential diversion to Mexican TCOs.
The agenda will include:
- A brief overview of recent U.S. federal cases that shed light on how Mexican TCOs leverage chemical broker networks to procure precursors and other essential chemicals
- Import typologies indicating potential chemical diversion to Mexican DTOs
- Trade anomaly detection at scale to identify high-risk chemical importers
This masterclass is for government analysts and investigators looking to disrupt and dismantle cartel-linked chemical procurement networks. It is also for financial institutions and corporate enterprises looking to mitigate risks associated with the recent foreign terrorist organization designation and adhere to standard BSA/AML obligations.
Can’t attend? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording.
