Finding shrimp in the UK simultaneously positive for drugs

Cocaine, pesticides and a range of banned substances were found in shrimp samples in rural, eastern England.

The concussion results were published in a study of the life of freshwater organisms conducted by scientists from King's College London and Suffolk University.

The team was surprised to find a series of banned substances on shrimp samples from 15 locations in Suffolk County. Cocaine was found on all samples, followed by ketamine , an anesthetic.

"Although the concentration is quite low, we identify compounds that may be harmful to the environment and especially pose a risk to wildlife life," said Dr. Thomas Miller, the leader. study said.

Detecting cocaine and toxic substances in shrimp samples in rural England.(Photo: CNN)

According to Leon Barron, a member of the research team, the presence of banned substances in wildlife is amazing.

"We often see this situation in big urban areas like London, not in rural areas," he said.

The team also found traces of fenuron , a pesticide that has long been banned in the UK, but its origins are unknown and many other toxic substances.

Researchers believe further research is needed to determine whether this is a problem for Suffolk alone or in other regions.