On-site screening and GC–MS analysis of cocaine and heroin metabolites in body-packers urine

摘要: Abstract The illicit transportation of cocaine and heroin either swallowed or inserted into the rectum and/or vagina individuals, defined as “body-packers”, is becoming increasingly common. Assessment smuggling by urinalysis from body-packers has been sparsely reported on-site rapid screening methods are essentially lacking. We screened presence metabolites in urine suspected an immunochromatographic test confirmed obtained results gas chromatography–mass spectrometry X-ray examination. Samples were collected 64 individuals (45 men, 19 women) stopped at Fiumicino Ciampino airports Rome (Italy) for suspicion internal concealment between October 2006 July 2007. Urine was immediately Cozart® test. Irrespective results, underwent examination samples analyzed (GC–MS). In 48 out cases (24 positives 24 negatives) GC–MS assay 5 cases, positive to analysis, abdominal radiography negative resulted be drug users. 11 radiological investigation, analysis found benzoylecgonine 10 morphine one case. Concentration both substances all lower than 50 ng/ml compatible with personal use. From detection appears a reliable disclose internally concealed drugs justify subsequent investigations.