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January 11, 2007
"Emerald Isle"
...or "Emerald City"?
Irish banknotes massively tainted with cocaine
Irish researchers found traces of cocaine on every single banknote contained in a random sample tested in a study of drug contamination of currency, Dublin City University (DCU) has said.Researchers voiced suprise Thursday at the 100 percent figure, which compares for example to a recent US study which found two thirds of dollar bills tainted by the drug.
..."The most recent survey carried out in the US showed 65 percent of dollar notes were contaminated with cocaine. However, the 100 percent rate uncovered in this project was surprising.
"Although not a quantitative measure, the presence of illicit substances on banknotes in general circulation provides an indication of the degree to which substances are being used by the community".
Well, my hands are clean.
Posted by tree hugging sister at January 11, 2007 08:59 AM
Comments
The really funny part comes when they use the "cocaine residue" as evidence to confiscate the large amount of cash you were carrying.
Posted by: Tainted Bill at January 11, 2007 09:10 AM
Hmmm, I may try and confiscate 65% of the dollar notes in the US...
Posted by: Mr. Bingley at January 11, 2007 09:17 AM
Well, my hands are clean.
You're Irish, Sis? I thought you hailed from the Marines. ;-P
Posted by: The_Real_JeffS at January 11, 2007 09:43 AM