emirates7 - The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has reached a major scientific breakthrough, with the chemistry laboratory at the Centre for Forensic and Electronic Sciences successfully identifying a previously unknown narcotic substance and officially registering it in a global database.
This achievement highlights the UAE’s prominent standing in forensic science and its proactive approach to detecting emerging synthetic drugs.
Through advanced laboratory techniques, the chemistry lab discovered a new synthetic cannabinoid named ADB-4C-MDMB-BINACA. This substance was officially recorded in the international database in the Netherlands under the name of the ADJD laboratory, making it the first institution globally to identify and register this compound.
Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of ADJD, noted that this discovery builds upon the lab’s earlier success in identifying another synthetic cannabis derivative. He praised the laboratory team for their high level of readiness, technical skill, and dedication, emphasizing their vital role in promoting scientific advancement and protecting public health.
Al Abri also highlighted the contribution this discovery makes to global anti-drug efforts and its potential to improve public safety.
He further acknowledged the department’s close collaboration with the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education (CFSRE) in the United States—an international authority in synthetic drug identification—which helped confirm the substance's properties before the scientific findings were published on the Center's website.
In conclusion, Al Abri stated that this scientific achievement reflects the precision and excellence of the lab’s analytical work and enhances its status as a regional and international leader in forensic research and laboratory testing, actively supporting the fight against drug abuse.
This achievement highlights the UAE’s prominent standing in forensic science and its proactive approach to detecting emerging synthetic drugs.
Through advanced laboratory techniques, the chemistry lab discovered a new synthetic cannabinoid named ADB-4C-MDMB-BINACA. This substance was officially recorded in the international database in the Netherlands under the name of the ADJD laboratory, making it the first institution globally to identify and register this compound.
Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of ADJD, noted that this discovery builds upon the lab’s earlier success in identifying another synthetic cannabis derivative. He praised the laboratory team for their high level of readiness, technical skill, and dedication, emphasizing their vital role in promoting scientific advancement and protecting public health.
Al Abri also highlighted the contribution this discovery makes to global anti-drug efforts and its potential to improve public safety.
He further acknowledged the department’s close collaboration with the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education (CFSRE) in the United States—an international authority in synthetic drug identification—which helped confirm the substance's properties before the scientific findings were published on the Center's website.
In conclusion, Al Abri stated that this scientific achievement reflects the precision and excellence of the lab’s analytical work and enhances its status as a regional and international leader in forensic research and laboratory testing, actively supporting the fight against drug abuse.