Taiwan Police See 3x Increase in Drug-Impaired Driving Arrests Using Saliva Tests
The Criminal Investigation Bureau announced that the introduction of saliva drug rapid test kits has led to 4,725 drug-impaired driving arrests from January to April, nearly triple the number from the same period last year.
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According to CNA, the Criminal Investigation Bureau announced on the 27th that it introduced "saliva drug rapid test kits" at the end of last year to strengthen enforcement against drug-impaired driving. From January to April this year, 4,725 cases were detected, nearly triple the number from the same period last year. Over 70% of these cases involved the use of amphetamines. There has also been an increase in cases involving etomidate, which causes loss of consciousness. The police are using big data analysis and source tracing to combat drug-impaired driving and improve public safety.
FAQ
What new testing tool is the Taiwan police using?
Saliva drug rapid test kits.