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High urinary cannabinoids from a hashish body packer

R C Meatherall1, R J Warren

  • 1St. Boniface General Hospital, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.

Journal of Analytical Toxicology
|November 1, 1993
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A body packer ingested 39 hashish oil condoms. Urine tests detected high cannabinoid levels, indicating significant drug absorption from the body packing method.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Toxicology
  • Pharmacology
  • Drug Enforcement

Background:

  • Body packing is a method of drug smuggling involving the ingestion of drug-filled pellets.
  • Hashish oil, a concentrated cannabis product, presents unique challenges in detection and metabolism.
  • Accurate quantification of cannabinoids in biological samples is crucial for forensic investigations.

Observation:

  • A body packer presenting to Canadian border control had ingested 518g of hashish oil concealed within 39 condoms.
  • Urine samples were collected two days post-ingestion.
  • The case highlights a significant drug smuggling attempt via internal concealment.

Findings:

  • Total cannabinoid concentrations in urine reached 10,200 ng/mL (TDx) and 11,400 ng/mL (Emit II).

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  • 11-nor-delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid, a major metabolite, was quantified at 1140 ng/mL using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry.
  • These levels indicate substantial absorption and metabolism of hashish oil.

    • Implications:

    • The findings demonstrate the effectiveness of body packing for transporting large quantities of hashish oil.
    • Advanced analytical techniques are essential for detecting and quantifying drug metabolites in complex forensic cases.
    • This case underscores the importance of robust toxicological screening in border security and drug interdiction efforts.