New intrusive tests?

I was browsing through the lounge and thought you guys how don't go there might find this interesting, and slightly worrying for British users.

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Police used the force's new drugs itemiser - which scans people for traces of banned substances - at the Litten Tree pub.

It was the first time the new technology, which detects traces of drugs from heroin to cannabis, had been used in the town.

Police officers tested 150 revellers as they arrived at the pub in Sheep Street between 10.30pm and midnight on Friday.

The pub managers barred anyone refusing to co-operate with the test from entering.

Det Sgt Steve Duffy, of Banbury CID, said two people tested positive and were searched but not found to be in possession of drugs.

The pair were then banned from entering the pub, but not arrested.

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NORML.ORG UK: Drug Scanner Checks Public

Thanks to Zohar who found the article.

Yea I'm a bit worried as a tourist but hey those are selfish needs and I apologize to all of my British brethren. I do hope they tone down your war on drugs, seeing how it is now occurring due to certain administrations overt and giddy interests. Good luck and I'd be at that rally to protest this obvious social injustice:hippy:

If I was going to bar and they pulled that shit just turn around and walk out.All the patrons should do the same thing.Your personal money has buying power and if you refuse to spend money in those kinds of places it will force change.