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Cannabis most detected drug in Idaho forensic testing

by CHLOE COCHRAN
Hagadone News Network | October 21, 2026 1:00 AM

Cannabis was the drug most commonly detected in samples submitted to Idaho State Police Forensic Services, followed by amphetamine and methamphetamine, according to the agency’s newly published fiscal year 2026 toxicology report. 

At least one drug was detected in 84% of the adult toxicology reports sampled, and 45% of sampled reports contained multiple drugs, according to the report. The findings come from alcohol and drug testing of blood and urine samples submitted in connection with DUI or other investigations. 

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