Sunday, February 01, 2004

Pub drinkers tested for drugs

Computerised drug tests have been carried out at a Kent pub as part of a police crackdown on drug use.
The pub landlord and the police have defended the measures even though there were no positive tests or arrests at the Bishops Oak in Tonbridge on Friday.

The tests involve a swab on the hand, after which hi-tech equipment can show whether a person has handled drugs.

Landlord Paul Sarnie said: "I just want to find out for myself what is going on in my establishment."