Drug Chemistry

Scientists in Drug Chemistry perform the analysis of evidence from criminal investigations such as drug possession, poisonings, and clandestine laboratories. State-of-the-art instrumental techniques such as infrared spectroscopy and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry are used to analyze items of evidence.

The majority of cases involve the identification of methamphetamine, followed by cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.

For more information, please contact the Crime Lab.