Cocaine stored in alcohol: Testing techniques from outside the bottle unveiled
Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 05:07
in Physics & Chemistry
In two landmark studies published today in the journal Drug Testing and Analysis (DTA), UK and Swiss research teams reveal two techniques proven to identify dissolved cocaine in bottles of wine or rum. These tools will allow customs officials to quickly identify bottles being used to smuggle cocaine, without the need to open or disturb the container.