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Newsletter N.6 December 2021

Writer: STRiKESTRiKE

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STRIKE UPDATES



New Tools and Methodologies


One of the aims of the STRIKE project is to develop practical tools and advanced methodologies in support of practitioners across the compliance and enforcement chain.



Forensic tools for detection and investigation of waste and mercury crime


This activity aims to advance detection and investigation methodologies and tools, including the development of a methodology for quantitative estimates of damages caused by mercury related crimes.


On-site detection of mercury added products and mercury bearing wastes during inspections


The Strike project partnershave developedan environmental footprintforthe impactof mercury related crimes(see figure).


Illegal releases of mercury have a negative impact on human health (human toxicity) and the environmental (ecotoxicity). The figure summarises the impact of 4 mercury related cases in combination with the 7 illegal waste transports. One case consisting of illegally traded elemental mercury was responsible for an impact of €9 billion (right axis in green) on human health.


The average impact of 3 other mercury related cases is in between €17045 - €362 811 with an average of €150730. The impact of the illegal waste transports was in the range of €4000- €1.2 million with an average of around €320000. The full report can be downloaded from the restricted site of the STRiKE website.





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The STRiKE project is funded by the European Union's Internal Security Fund - Police (ISFP-2018-AG-OC-869173)

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The University of Limerick is the lead institution of the project consortium

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