New vape-spiking detection equipment is being used in a crackdown across London, with operations spanning bars, clubs and party boats.Children as young as 14 were admitted to hospital after cannabis products were placed in vapes in a case in south-east London, the Deputy Assistant Commissioner at the Metropolitan Police, Ben Russell, said.The technology, which has been used in nightclubs, at festivals, concerts and schools, allows rapid testing of vapes suspected to contain drugs such as THC or

New vape-spiking detection equipment is being used in a crackdown across London, with operations spanning bars, clubs and party boats.Children as young as 14 were admitted to hospital after cannabis products were placed in vapes in a case in south-east London, the Deputy Assistant Commissioner at the Metropolitan Police, Ben Russell, said.The technology, which has been used in nightclubs, at festivals, concerts and schools, allows rapid testing of vapes suspected to contain drugs such as THC or spice, the Met said.It is a growing concern for police after reports of vapes being tampered with, often shared between young people or handed out in social settings, the force added.The Met is also using a range of mobile drug-testing equipment which assist rapid drug identification - including near infra-red detectors that can test powders and tablets suspected of containing controlled drugs, supported by a mobile phone app.