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Drug-testing machines normal, no cases pending, say Police

15 Sep 2011, 4:53 PM
Eleanor Johnstone
Delayed caused by broken drug-testing machinery have been resolved, Police Sub-Inspector Ahmed Shiyam told Minivan News today. Shiyam was responding to allegations that procedures at the Criminal Court had been delayed by malfunctioning machinery.
The Criminal Court could not confirm that there are no more pending cases.
Earlier today, Haveeru reported that drug-testing machines have been malfunctioning since June 14, causing a three-month delay in court procedures.
The report stated that police were unable to submit test reports to drug-related cases since mid-June, and that there was no alternative drug-testing method.

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