Productions
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19 November 2017
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ARD Europamagazin |
Synthetic drugs and undermining |
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Synthetic drugs are distributed in larger and larger quantities and it is always unclear what ingredients are used, which often make the pills dangerous to use. This synthetic drugs market has surpassed the other drug markets. For the production there is no need for plantations, just a small laboratory is enough. The Southern Dutch province Brabant plays a large role in the production and trade of synthetic drugs. Since a few years mayors of Brabant want for the undermining role the criminal activities, including cannabis production, play in Dutch society. It was decided to take a multidisciplinary approach, where police, municipalities, the tax office and many other organisations cooperate to fight the undermining effect of drug production and trade on Dutch society. Also the regional drug addiction organisation Novadic Kentron plays a role, by regularly testing the pills of consumers. Video Link!
Activities: bring up story idea, research, set-up and planning, accompany filming.