DPS gifted with $40K narcotics analyzer

The CNMI Department of Public Safety extended their gratitude to the Australian Federal Police for their significant donation of a $40,000 “TruNarc” Handheld Narcotics Analyzer last Thursday at the DPS headquarters in Susupe.

Detective Sgt. Jason Ford of the AFP presented DPS Commissioner Anthony Macaranas with the cutting-edge technology and the gesture was made as both groups seek to bolster law enforcement capabilities against the proliferation of illegal narcotics. It was secured through a collaborative effort involving the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police and the Pacific Transnational Crime Network.

The analyzer has the capacity to identify over 530 substances, ranging from narcotics and stimulants to hallucinogens and analgesics. It promises to revolutionize the CNMI’s approach to combating illegal substances.

“We are immensely grateful to the Australian Federal Police, the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police, and the Pacific Transnational Crime Network for their generous donation,” said assistant chief of police Simon Manacop in a press release last Thursday. “The acquisition of the TruNarc analyzer represents a significant enhancement of our law enforcement capabilities, empowering our officers to swiftly and accurately identify illicit substances.”

Equipped with lab-proven spectroscopy technology, the TruNarc analyzer can analyze samples in a matter of seconds, providing law enforcement with real-time intelligence crucial for proactive intervention and enforcement efforts. Its versatility and speed make it an invaluable tool in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking and substance abuse.

This donation underscores the importance of international collaboration in addressing transnational crime and safeguarding communities against the harmful effects of illicit narcotics. With the TruNarc analyzer now at their disposal, DPS officers are better equipped to detect and deter drug-related activities, hopefully contributing to a safer and more secure CNMI.