The narcotics section at the Section of Forensic Chemistry offers analyses of powders, tablets, liquids and plant materials suspected of containing euphoriants, drugs or anabolic steroids. Moreover, the section has facilities for performing low-level trace analyses. Below are listed a selection of the substances analysed routinely by the Section of Forensic Chemistry. Analyses marked with * are accredited.
Standard analyses - Amphetamine*
- Heroin*
- Cocaine*
- Ecstasy (MDMA)*
- Cannabis
- Methamphetamine*
- Khat
- LSD
- Opium
- “Magic” mushrooms
- GHB
- Drugs*
- Anabolic steroids*
- Unknown*
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Trace analyses - Analyses of substance remains or non-visible amounts of substances on surfaces or in effects
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Special analyses - Sugars
- Confirming analyses using the DrugWipe test (external partner)
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Forensic chemical assessments and statements
The Section of Forensic Chemistry carries out professional assessments concerning issues related to narcotics.