MG11: Forensic Statement

SIMULATED TRAINING MATERIAL

Witness Statement

(Criminal Prodecure Rules, r. 27.2; Criminal Justice Act 1967, s. 9, Magistrates' Court Act 1980, s.5B)

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Statement of:	James Edward WONG BSc (Hons)
Age:	Over 18
Occupation:	Forensic Scientist with WYP Forensics, Carr Gate, Wakefield

 

This statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I make it knowing that, if it is tendered in evidence, I shall be liable to prosecution if I have wilfully stated in it anything which I know to be false or do not believe to be true.

Signature:......[DIGITALLY SIGNED]......

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Qualifications and Experience

I hold the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Neuroscience and Master of Science in Forensic Science. I have been a forensic scientist since 2007. I am employed by WYP Forensics and specialise in the examination of drugs and related investigations.

Laboratory Reference:	WYP-15454121-DRG-01
Case Reference:	NELSON, B.
Exhibit Reference:	DF1

Items Received

The item listed on this statement was received at WYP Forensics from West Yorkshire Police.

Examination and Results

DF1 - a sealed tamper bag, numbered P112385785, which held one white plastic container with the label RAPIDO XXS. This white container contained 38 unmarked yellow capsules. No controlled drugs were detected in these capsules, which were consistent with containing dinitrophenol (a dieting aid).

After the examination I signed the label and sealed the item.

Legal Status

Dinitrophenol is not controlled under the provisions of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (as amended).

Disclosure

In undertaking the work in this case I was not assisted by other members of the laboratory staff. The work associated with this case has been carried out using established procedures and a full record of the work done in this case is available for inspection at the laboratory.

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Signature:......[DIGITALLY SIGNED]......