NCJ Number
97409
Journal
Bulletin on Narcotics Volume: 36 Issue: 1 Dated: (January-March 1984) Pages: 33-46
Date Published
1984
Length
14 pages
Annotation
The primary purpose of the British Drugs Intelligence Laboratory is to help the police identify sources of supply and manufacture of illicit drugs. This paper describes the techniques used for comparing and characterizing various drug preparations and outlines the type of information that can be gained from such studies.
Abstract
This is done by providing scientific support to the Central Drugs and Illegal Immigration Intelligence Unit, a national police unit based at New Scotland Yard, London. The Laboratory provides detailed information on United Kingdom drug seizures and data obtained from a program of comparison and characterization of seized samples. This intelligence information is then used to supplement that obtained through normal police channels in the search for illicit drug sources, manufacturers or distributors. (Author abstract modified)