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  • Forensic Science

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  • Accurate and rapid classification of cannabis samples is crucial for law enforcement.
  • Existing methods for THC content analysis can be time-consuming and require laboratory settings.
  • Need for a portable, on-site solution for distinguishing legal from illegal cannabis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a rugged handheld sensor for in-field cannabis classification based on THC content.
  • To enable rapid, non-destructive analysis of cannabis samples through packaging.
  • To provide Austrian authorities with a tool for immediate discrimination of legal and illegal cannabis at the point of intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized ultra-compact near-infrared (NIR) spectrometer technology for sample analysis.
  • Developed a handheld device capable of direct measurement through transparent plastic packaging (polypropylene, polyethylene).
  • Employed partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) for spectral data evaluation directly on the device hardware.
  • Integrated a visual color-coded LED indicator for classification results.

Main Results:

  • The sensor achieved a classification accuracy exceeding 80% on an independent dataset.
  • Measurement time for each sample was under 20 seconds.
  • The device successfully discriminated between legal and illegal cannabis samples in field conditions.
  • Validation involved non-expert users after a brief introduction, demonstrating ease of use.

Conclusions:

  • The handheld NIR sensor provides a rapid and accurate solution for in-field cannabis classification.
  • The technology has the potential to significantly reduce economic losses by minimizing the confiscation of legal cannabis samples.
  • The device's self-contained operation and ease of use make it suitable for law enforcement applications.