First drug testing and research laboratory

Scotland's first national drug testing and research laboratory has been announced.

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The Scottish Government said the lab will boost efforts to cut drug-related harm and save lives.

The University of Dundee will host the centre as part of a national pilot backed by more than £1.5 million in funding.

The site will analyse drug samples to help respond to emerging trends such as highly dangerous synthetic substances, which experts warn are becoming increasingly common and already identified in Renfrewshire.