Effect of Drug Precursors and Chemicals Relevant to Clandestine Laboratory Investigation on Plastic Bags Used for Collection and Storage

When a search warrant is executed for possession of illegal products, such as drugs, whether for personal consumption or manufacturing in clandestine laboratories, most types of evidence are stored in plastic bags. This procedure is accomplished according to the legislation, rules and policies in force in the proper jurisdiction. Different types of plastic bags are currently used in New South Wales, Australia, for storage of evidence. Anecdotal evidence shows that, after storage, the bags may be compromised depending on the chemicals stored in them, suggesting an interaction occurring between the chemicals and the bags.
Source: Forensic Science International - Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Tags: Technical Note Source Type: research