“Cocaine is no longer detectable six hours after use,” says toxicologist on Spanish car drama Nieuw-Beijerland for blood tests

No, it’s not possible, Touw replies. The Spanish truck driver suffers from epilepsy and is taking medication for it, he himself told the media via his lawyer. “The drugs do not cause traces of cocaine in the blood,” says Touw. “In the past, cocaine was sometimes used as a local anesthetic. But it’s been a long time and the drug is only accessible to doctors. It seems very unlikely that anyone has it in their pocket.”

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