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Introduction: The Hungarian Prison Service is planning on improving the possibilities of their intelligence tasks, especially in the field of searching and investigating different substances and drugs.
We use scaners to detect forbidden objects (knifes, weapons, metal things, etc.). Dogs are also used for the detection of drugs. Other methods are also used. For example: urine tests, X ray instruments and paper-drug detection. The first one is used in relation to inmate’s leaves as part of their drug or healthy treatment. The second one needs sanitary and judicial control, and it is only foreseen under very concrete circumstances. What we call paper-drug detection is a method also used in airports. Some special paper is used in order to detect if a person has been in contact with drugs in a period of time.
What kind of device do you use to identify the found/recovered substance (e.g. laser spectroscope, UV-lights)?As describe above, this issue depends on the used instrument.
Do you use any kind of device that is able to detect, indicate, identify or search substance/drug that were used to impregnate paper or that were vaporized?Also answerd in the first question.
At this time, within the prison system, devices to search for illegall substances/drugs inside prison does not exist.
What kind of device do you use to identify the found/recovered substance (e.g. laser spectroscope, UV-lights)?-
Do you use any kind of device that is able to detect, indicate, identify or search substance/drug that were used to impregnate paper or that were vaporized?-
The Swedish Prison and Probation Service does not use technical equipment to find drugs, is considered too sensitive to be reliable. Drug dogs are widely used.
What kind of device do you use to identify the found/recovered substance (e.g. laser spectroscope, UV-lights)?In the case of seizure of suspected drugs, the seizure is sent to an accredited laboratory for verification.
Do you use any kind of device that is able to detect, indicate, identify or search substance/drug that were used to impregnate paper or that were vaporized?Same answer as point 2.
There are no device/instruments at the disposal of the Latvian Prison Administration to search for illegal substances, drugs inside prisons.
What kind of device do you use to identify the found/recovered substance (e.g. laser spectroscope, UV-lights)?See answer to Question 1.
Do you use any kind of device that is able to detect, indicate, identify or search substance/drug that were used to impregnate paper or that were vaporized?See answer to Question 1.
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Active Drug detection dogs on an intelligence based assessment and on occasion random searching. Ionscan detection devices (swab machine) are deployed to check incoming and outgoing mail and incoming prisoner property at reception. These devices are also used to screen incoming visitors to prisoners. Used in High Security Prison also for explosive detection.
What kind of device do you use to identify the found/recovered substance (e.g. laser spectroscope, UV-lights)?[Ionscan machine referred above can indicate on substance type for multiple programmed substances. Any unknown substances are referred to the National Forensic Science Lavatory.
Do you use any kind of device that is able to detect, indicate, identify or search substance/drug that were used to impregnate paper or that were vaporized?Ionscan machines referred above have this capability. Detects on paper and clothing etc..
In the places of deprivation of liberty are used the following technical means to detect unauthorized items and objects: - manual and stationary /frame/ metal detectors for detection of unauthorized metal objects, and depending on the place of installation the sensitivity of the devices is adjusted; - scanners for checking luggage and packages are installed at the entry-exit points and through them are checked all packages and luggage imported in the respective place of deprivation of liberty; - apparatus „Drugtest 5000“ is used to check and gather documentary evidence of drugs and apparatus Alcotest 6810 for the use of alcohol.
What kind of device do you use to identify the found/recovered substance (e.g. laser spectroscope, UV-lights)?We do not use devices to identify the found/recovered substance (e.g. laser spectroscope, UV-lights).
Do you use any kind of device that is able to detect, indicate, identify or search substance/drug that were used to impregnate paper or that were vaporized?We do not use devices that are able to detect, indicate, identify or search substance/drug that were used to impregnate paper or that were vaporized.
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In the places of deprivation of liberty are used the following technical means to detect unauthorized items and objects: - manual and stationary /frame/ metal detectors for detection of unauthorized metal objects, and depending on the place of installation the sensitivity of the devices is adjusted; - scanners for checking luggage and packages are installed at the entry-exit points and through them are checked all packages and luggage imported in the respective place of deprivation of liberty; - apparatus „Drugtest 5000“ is used to check and gather documentary evidence of drugs and apparatus Alcotest 6810 for the use of alcohol.
What kind of device do you use to identify the found/recovered substance (e.g. laser spectroscope, UV-lights)?We do not use devices to identify the found/recovered substance (e.g. laser spectroscope, UV-lights).
Do you use any kind of device that is able to detect, indicate, identify or search substance/drug that were used to impregnate paper or that were vaporized?We do not use devices that are able to detect, indicate, identify or search substance/drug that were used to impregnate paper or that were vaporized.
We do not use any special devices or instruments to search for illegal substances, drugs inside prisons, except X-Ray detector which we use it mainly on the entrances of the prison facilities.
What kind of device do you use to identify the found/recovered substance (e.g. laser spectroscope, UV-lights)?If we find any illegal substances, for example drugs, we proceed them forward to the authority in charge of detection of illegal substances or drugs namely to the police or the laboratory.
Do you use any kind of device that is able to detect, indicate, identify or search substance/drug that were used to impregnate paper or that were vaporized?We do not use any such devices.
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Bodyscanners. X-ray machines. Various tools for dismantling furnitures Camears for various inspections.
What kind of device do you use to identify the found/recovered substance (e.g. laser spectroscope, UV-lights)?We have rapid tests with buffer fluid which quickly analyzes the drugs: Cocaine / Amphetamine / Cannabis (THC) / MDMA / Opiates / Benzoiazepines / Buprenorphine and Methadone. The quick tests can only be used for a urine sample. We have our sprays that detect substances. A spray for THC and a multispray that detects Cannabis / PCP / Opiates / Methamphetamine and Amphetamine. We have rapid tests for synthetic cannabis, but are not used as there are so many different substances and the reliability is not optimal. We have breathalyzers that measure the alcohol level by exhalation and the strength of the rate. We have test equipment for GHB / GBL. Both Mulitispray and rapid testing with buffer liquid must be able to be used on sprayed drugs. It is mostly LCD that is dripped on paper-sheets, but it is rarely used in prison. The most common drugs are THC, Buprenorphine, Amphetamine / Methamphetamine and Benzodiazepines.
Do you use any kind of device that is able to detect, indicate, identify or search substance/drug that were used to impregnate paper or that were vaporized?See above.
The Italian Penitentiary Administration makes use of reagent kits for the detection of narcotic substances.
What kind of device do you use to identify the found/recovered substance (e.g. laser spectroscope, UV-lights)?See above.
Do you use any kind of device that is able to detect, indicate, identify or search substance/drug that were used to impregnate paper or that were vaporized?In addition, with the purchase of new radiogenic machines for the control of packages, the same can identify with colours ad hoc organic substances, which are then analyzed.