In forensic chemistry, when investigating seized illicit drugs, the profiling or chemical
fingerprinting of drugs is considered fundamental. This involves the identification …

The information generated through drug profiling can be used to infer a common source
between one or several seizures as well as drug trafficking routes to provide insights into …

Forensic intelligence is a distinct dimension of forensic science. Forensic intelligence
processes have mostly been developed to address either a specific type of trace or a …

The forensic literature shows a clear trend towards increasing use of chemometrics (ie
multivariate analysis and other statistical methods). This can be seen in different disciplines …

Background “Drug checking” has become a common harm reduction method used to test
illicit substances, such as ecstasy, for purity and/or the presence of adulterants. Formal drug …

The development of forensic intelligence relies on the expression of suitable models that
better represent the contribution of forensic intelligence in relation to the criminal justice …

Cannabis is the most frequently used illicit drug in Belgium, where it is mainly cultivated
indoor. To improve the fight against this drug, cannabis-profiling methods are required …

Technology is increasingly offering new means of human behavior traceability. This situation
is challenging the standing, scope and role of forensic science in the criminal Justice …

Illicit drug analyses usually focus on the identification and quantitation of questioned
material to support the judicial process. In parallel, more and more laboratories develop …

Forensic document examination is characterized by its longevity, diversity, and evolution
over time. Predominantly, published research within this field has focused on handwriting …