The Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Unit of the Department of Chemical and Narcological Examination at the National Forensic Bureau has received 4 samples from Drug Working Group of ENFSI within the framework of annual proficiency testing. Specifically, the samples included drugs - herbal powder containing tetrahydrocannabinol, amphetamine, cocaine and N-Ethylhexedrone - stimulant of the cathinone class. Along with the Bureau, 69 European laboratories participated in the proficiency testing. ENFSI proficiency test involves determining the qualitative and quantitative content of drugs, psychotropic and new psychoactive substances in powders of unknown composition. In addition to the analysis results, participating laboratories are also required to determine the anionic composition of the active components, assess the uncertainty of measurement and statistically process the data. The Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Unit determined qualitative features and anionic composition of these substances, both qualitative and quantitative content of cocaine powder.

Mamuka Jangulashvili, Head of LEPL Levan Samkharauli National Forensic Bureau, participated in the Annual International Virtual Conference held by ENFSI on 27 May, 2021. At the workshop, participants discussed the developments and challenges in the forensic science field reflecting the current needs. Michael Bowans, ENFSI chair, presented the organization's 2022 Action Plan. Since 2011, LEPL Levan Samkharauli National Forensic Bureau has been a full member of the European Network of Forensic Institutions (ENFSI) which is the most authoritative international organization in the field of forensics. ENFSI includes 73 forensic institutions from 39 countries. ENSI full members from various countries attended the Annual International Virtual Conference. The main goal of ENFSI is to develop the field of forensic science and ensure high quality forensic activities through the introduction of modern research methods. To this end, ENFSI regularly organizes meetings, scientific conferences and workshops for working groups in various forensics fields.

LEPL Levan Samkharauli National Forensic Bureau has developed and approved an action plan for the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities. With the action plan, the Bureau intends to adapt its infrastructure, as well as its services to the needs of people with disabilities. In addition, with the support of the United Nations Development Program in Georgia 2021, the National Forensic Bureau staff members will undergo relevant training to develop effective skills to communicate with people with disabilities.

Mamuka Jangulashvili, Head of LEPL Levan Samkharauli National Forensic Bureau hosted (ან held the meeting with) Rebecca Hunt, the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Director Tbilisi, Hezar Berg, Legal Attaché and Cavin Orkin, Attaché Assistant. In the course of the meeting, Head of the Bureau spoke about the ongoing projects in the Bureau and future cooperation plans with the INL. The guests visited the chemical and narcological, criminological, DNA and computer examination laboratories equipped with modern technologies in accordance with the international standards and got acquainted with current research activities from the experts.