Destroying Drug Precursor Chemicals Overseas: Enhancing Safety and Environment
This law establishes a program to help partner countries, such as Mexico and Colombia, destroy large stockpiles of chemicals used to manufacture illegal drugs. The goal is to limit criminal access to these substances, indirectly enhancing public safety in the US by reducing the drug supply. The program mandates the use of environmentally safe methods for disposing of this hazardous waste.
Key points
Provides support to Colombia, Mexico, and Peru for the rapid and safe destruction of chemicals used in illicit drug production.
Focuses on preventing seized precursor chemicals from re-entering the illegal drug manufacturing stream.
Requires the use of environmentally safe disposal methods, reducing pollution caused by drug trafficking waste.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4152
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Process start date: 2024-04-17