Breakthrough Portable Device Detects Spice and Illegal Drugs Instantly

Scientists at the University of Bath have developed a pocket-sized device that can instantly detect the presence of the synthetic drug Spice, also known as 'fake weed'. The device, which detects Spice with 95% accuracy, works by detecting the fluorescent properties of the synthetic cannabinoid molecule. It lights up in the presence of the illegal substance if it's been soaked into paper or fabric, making it useful for detecting smuggling attempts in prisons. The device is expected to be distributed to police officers and prison guards in the near future, and with further engineering, it could potentially detect all types of synthetic drugs.