Control of new drug precursors for MDMA and amphetamines

Summary

The European Parliament has decided not to object to a new regulation that adds several "designer" chemical substances to the list of controlled drug precursors. This aims to prevent their use in making illegal drugs like ecstasy and methamphetamine.
9 23.04.2024
Other
criminal law
public safety

Key points

  • Updating the EU legislative framework to better fight drug trafficking and organized crime.
  • Introduction of controls on 'designer precursors' which are chemical relatives designed to bypass current laws.
  • Inclusion of the substance IMDPAM, which is used in the production of MDMA (ecstasy).
  • Addition of various esters related to BMK and PMK glycidic acid used for the production of methamphetamine and amphetamine.
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