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[RTE News] , Reynolds, Paul Drugs increasingly disguised as confectionery - Forensic Science Ireland. (15 Dec 2023)

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Eating a sweet, a packet of crisps or a bar of chocolate nowadays may have some unexpected and unwelcome effects, according to the scientists at the new Forensic Science Laboratory.

They say the Irish illegal drugs market is rapidly evolving and drugs are being increasingly disguised and sold here as confectionery products, jellies, cakes and drinks....

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Item Type

News

Publication Type

Irish-related

Drug Type

Substances (not alcohol/tobacco), Cannabis

Intervention Type

Screening / Assessment

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RTE News

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