It costs between £600 - £1000 to send blood samples to the UK
The cost of processing roadside drug tests is 'continuing to rise'.
That's from the chief officer of the Department of Home Affairs on Manx Radio's Mannin Line today (13 October ).
Using the drug wipe kits, and sending blood samples across to the UK for examination, costs between £600 - £1000.
Dan Davies was asked if it's worthwhile investing in an on-Island testing centre:
You can watch the full interview below:
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