Objectives

The FIDBID project aims to find the hidden 'golden' information in the chemical data generated daily on a large scale in national forensic laboratories. By collaborating between forensic experts, criminologists, and data scientists, we aim to create valuable intelligence that can be used by policymakers and law enforcement agencies.

Research Areas

Our research focuses on identifying impurities, diluents, and other traces that can provide important clues about the production, origin, and transport of evidence. This information will automatically emerge from the GC-MS (gas chromatography with mass spectrometric detection) analysis performed annually in thousands of cases through the use of advanced big data processing and analysis tools.

Collaborating Institutions

The FIDBID consortium consists of various partners, including national forensic laboratories, universities, and private partners. This collaboration provides a strong foundation for achieving the project objectives. The scientific research is conducted by a core scientific team from the University of Amsterdam (lead institution), VU, NFI, Dutch Police, Customs Laboratory, and Capgemini. Additionally, the project has a broad consortium interested in the FIDBID idea and advises the core team. The FIDBID consortium includes various national (Police Academy, HvA, OM, and WODC) and international partners (DEA, DFS, CFSRE, ENFSI, and the University of Lausanne). The international character of the consortium is crucial due to the cross-border nature of subversive drug crime.