Police have today acted quickly following the appearance of an online video which apparently shows the drink of a female nightclubber being spiked. Two adults from Gloucestershire have been arrested and are in custody. It is thought they are being detained under suspicion of administering a noxious substance. The video, which was filmed in Bristol … Read more
The government is considering banning cigarettes from being sold to those under 21 years of age as a way to improve public health. A group of influential cross-party MP’s proposed increasing the minimum smoking age as well as imposing a levy on the large tobacco producers to finance programs to help people stop smoking and … Read more
A report has suggested that sales of “legal highs” have moved underground following a blanket ban on them in the UK. Even though this ban has caused something of a reduction in people using these drugs, street dealers have now become the primary supply for customers. These drugs, known officially as “new psychoactive substances” or … Read more
The dark web is known for a lot of shady business, including the increase in illegal drugs being sent out from the Netherlands – one of the largest drug producers in the world – through packages in the post. There has been a sharp increase in the Dutch customs authority seizing packages from the postal … Read more
25-year-old Irish jockey Oisin Murphy has tested positive for cocaine and will receive a three-month ban as a result. It is reported that on that Murphy produced a positive urine test for metabolites of cocaine after a racecourse test in France in July. He has denied taking the drug, a claim that he says investigators … Read more
Zoom Testing continues to ship orders on a relatively normal basis and we continue with our aim of same day dispatch whenever possible. There are currently no government restrictions on mail and parcels. Wednesday 8 April 2020 We are seeing some delays in deliveries to customers. We are still sending out most items same day, … Read more
For all of us, keeping safe during the Coronavirus outbreak is really important. That’s why we should all heed the official advice coming from the UK government. We should not attempt to meet up with people we know, who we don’t live with. This simple action will saves lives. Keeping in touch with friends is … Read more
In Liverpool, drug driving tests for taxi drivers are set to be introduced. This follows a decision made by the city’s licensing committee. The council made the decision to bring in random drug testing in order to ensure public safety in Liverpool. This is in light of statistics which show that 114 city cab drivers … Read more
In the United States, a Catholic high school in Ohio recently sent a letter to parents advising that all students will be tested for drugs and nicotine on an annual basis, commencing January 2020. This follows the results of a study just released showing that more than 37% of school districts in the United States … Read more
Police Scotland have released details of the new drug testing kits that will be used in the country when new drug driving laws come into effect next week. The saliva drug swabs are also known as drugalysers. Police will use these drug screens for roadside drug testing of suspect drivers. The new tests will make … Read more