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Crime Script Analysis of Drug Manufacturing In Clandestine Laboratories.
- Source :
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British Journal of Criminology . Mar2011, Vol. 51 Issue 2, p355-374. 20p. 1 Diagram, 3 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Despite the growing problem of clandestine drug laboratories, there is currently little evidence of systematic knowledge regarding the crime-commission process involved in this criminal enterprise. In addition, as mentioned by Levi and Maguire, strategic measures utilized in law enforcement interventions that extend beyond immediate operational goals towards a lasting reduction in organized forms of crime are also lacking. The purpose of this study is to better understand the crime-commission process of clandestine drug laboratories and identify significant points for intervention by using crime scripts. This objective is achieved through a qualitative content analysis of 25 court cases in which a crime script comprising seven stages is identified. Potential prevention measures are also underpinned and summarized according to the problem analysis triangle. It is concluded that a focus on location, chemicals and equipment might have the most detrimental effect on the overall manufacturing script process. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
- Subjects :
- *DRUGS of abuse
*DRUG traffic
*DRUG factories
*ORGANIZED crime
*CRIMINOLOGY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00070955
- Volume :
- 51
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Criminology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 59528519
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/bjc/azr005