Fentanyl as a global threat

Fentanyl use has grown worldwide, especially in the United States, and has consequently led to an increase in demand in those countries where production and illicit trafficking are concentrated. The focal points for international transit of this synthetic drug are: China, the United States and Mexico.

It is important to take into account how consumption is becoming evident in the rest of the countries of South and Central America, such as Panama and Colombia, as well as in Caribbean countries such as the Dominican Republic. With this in mind, and taking into account this threat that in a few months may be affecting the rest of the countries in the region, training has been organised within the framework of the fifth phase of the European SEACOP project.

The training, organised by the European SEACOP project, covered topics such as the difference between fentanyl citrate and hydrochloride, the supply of precursor chemicals, physical security measures and the trend in the global increase of synthetic drug use.

Leading experts have analysed the global threat of fentanyl and shared the findings of the 5th Threats and Cases Study. The training allowed them to discover current challenges and strategies to address this issue in a collaborative environment.

About the SEACOP project

Following the success of the four previous phases of SEACOP, the European Union is funding a fifth phase of this project, which aims to provide support in the fight against illicit maritime trafficking and associated criminal networks in Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa, using an approach that respects human rights. Expertise France is implementing this project in partnership with the FIIAPP.