SGSingapore is testing a new hair scanner technology that can detect drug use in under a minute without cutting hair. Developed by the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX), the device uses spectroscopy to analyze hair and is part of efforts to modernize drug enforcement. The technology is being evaluated by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) alongside other innovations like NarcoNet, an AI platform that analyzes digital evidence to speed up investigations. Additionally, the Next Generation Reporting Centre has been introduced to automate processes and reduce officer exposure to samples. Despite these advancements, officials warn of rising global drug use, citing a 34% increase in users aged 15–64 over the last decade and a significant rise in methamphetamine seizures in Southeast Asia.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual developments in Singapore's drug enforcement strategies without overtly favoring any political ideology. While it highlights government initiatives and data on drug use, it does not frame the policies as inherently progressive or conservative. The tone remains neutral,客观
