In May 2024, the Centers for Disease Control reported a decrease in drug overdose-related deaths for the first time since 2018. This sea change is thanks in part to concerted efforts by regulators, law enforcement, and private sector investigators to stem the flow of fentanyl and its chemical precursors into the United States.
But synthetic opioids still claim tens of thousands of American lives each year, and the illicit networks responsible are constantly adapting to counter-narcotic programs.
Watch this webinar with DEA Section Chief Minh Nguyen and Sayari analyst Maggie Hwang to learn four techniques for investigating fentanyl networks using publicly available information, including:
- Mapping cartel-linked shell companies
- Tracing precursor chemicals in trade data
- Combining social media intelligence with public records to identify precursor producers
- Investigating key control parties linked to cartels
This webinar is for regulators, enforcers, investigators, and any individuals or organizations interested in understanding fentanyl trafficking.
