Ricerc@Sapienza

A systematic review of the literature regarding drug packaging methods in body packing and materials used is presented, with the aim (a) to summarize data regarding the packaging methods adopted by drug trafficking organizations, (b) to support forensic pathologists and police forces to classify and describe drug packages, (c) to propose a new classification for drug packaging techniques, and (d) to better clarify the impact of packaging methods on radiological detectability.Packaging methods have been described in 2981 cases, permitting us to summarize the different materials used and to

We read with interest the two recent reports published in your journal, discussing the unusual case of a body packer concealing both a synthetic cannabinoid and cannabis, and the radiological features of the “body packer syndrome,” respectively (1,2). The two studies include relevant and original information. We aim to contribute to this topic and clarify a few issues.