Journal Published Online: 25 May 2005
Volume 50, Issue 4

Analysis of a Simulated Heroin Distribution Chain by HPLC

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

A heroin distribution chain was simulated by taking three different seizures and preparing four additional samples from each seizure by adding a paracetamol-caffeine mixture in varying amounts, resulting in three different batches each composed of five samples. All of the samples from the three batches were analyzed using HPLC with a UV-PDA detector at a wavelength of 230 nm. The area ratio of various opium alkaloids, acetylation products and components were compared. From the results of the UV area ratios, the fifteen samples could readily be separated into three batches of five samples, with each batch of five samples having a common origin.

Author Information

Zelkowicz, A
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Division of Identification and Forensic Science (DIFS), National Police Headquarters, Jerusalem, Israel
Magora, A
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Division of Identification and Forensic Science (DIFS), National Police Headquarters, Jerusalem, Israel
Ravreby, MD
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Division of Identification and Forensic Science (DIFS), National Police Headquarters, Jerusalem, Israel
Levy, R
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Division of Identification and Forensic Science (DIFS), National Police Headquarters, Jerusalem, Israel
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Stock #: JFS2004233
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2004233