eLesson: Illicit drugs laboratories - Cannabis plantation

By exploring authentic illicit cannabis plantations, you will learn about safety measures to take when approaching such hazardous cultivation sites. If you are not yet an expert in identifying and investigating drug production, this eLesson is a good starting point. This will help you to deal with the dangers related to illicit cannabis plantations and will equip you to prevent and combat drug crimes.

This eLesson delivers a virtual tour of an illegal cannabis plantation – detailing the characteristics of grow sites, the different steps involved in cultivation, the equipment and materials used, the hazards to watch out for, and the essential safety measures for both law-enforcement officers and members of the public. These topics can be explored by browsing a series of interactive hotspots that are linked to photos, explanatory texts and videos. The tour can be taken from any computer or mobile device and by using virtual reality goggles.

The main topics covered in this eLesson are:

1. The measures that law-enforcement officers should take upon discovery of a suspected cannabis plantation
2. The ongoing processes that occur during illicit cannabis production, including the materials and equipment involved
3. The hazards inherent in the illegal cultivation of cannabis plants and the safety measures required when investigating premises
4. The procedures necessary for the crime-scene management and dismantling of cannabis grow-rooms and farms

The eLesson also contains a glossary of terms and abbreviations, and it includes a job aid with concrete tips and suggestions for law-enforcement officers who encounter suspected illicit cannabis plantations.

eLearners can check their levels of understanding of the topic by considering a selection of quiz questions. Upon successful completion of the session, participants will obtain a badge and certificate.

Study time: 60 minutes

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