CHALLENGES IN CANINE SCIENCE IN THE FACE OF NEW CHEMICAL CAMOUFLAGE TECHNOLOGIES IN DRUG TRAFFICKING IN AMAZONAS

Abstract

This research analyzes the strategic performance of the Independent Dog Policing Company of the Military Police of Amazonas in confronting the chemical camouflage techniques used by drug trafficking, with an emphasis on the molecular manipulation of illicit substances and the use of odor barriers. The study aims to verify the effectiveness of the canine unit in detecting narcotics at riverine bases and to assess the impact of specialized training protocols in overcoming these criminal strategies. A qualitative approach was adopted, guided by the deductive method, based on bibliographic and documentary research and content analysis of operational reports and scientific literature on forensic odorology. The results show that canine detection remains highly efficient even in the face of chemically modified drugs, highlighting the fundamental role of the Dog Operations Course in the technical specialization of handlers and canines. It is concluded that the integration of science, specialized training, and strategic policing strengthens public security in the Amazon, ensuring greater operational accuracy, legal validity of evidence, and a significant economic impact on organized crime.