have decided they won't be using a federally approved marijuana testing device once the drug is legalized next month. Police in Vancouver and Delta have confirmed they won't be using the Drager DrugTest 5000 in roadside screenings come Oct. 17. The Drager test was approved as the first saliva screening equipment to be used by law enforcement to test for THC, the main psychoactive agent in cannabis, on Aug. 27. Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould said the equipment would be made available to police forces across the country, but that police forces would ultimately decide what testing equipment they would use. departments provided specifics as to why they've opted against the Drager device, but the tool has drawn criticism since it was approved.

Source: CBC News September 25, 2018 15:54 UTC