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People struggling with substance misuse who come into police custody will receive expert help to recover from addiction and turn their backs on crime thanks to a step up in drug testing.

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews is increasing funding for the area’s Drug Testing on Arrest (DToA) service to boost testing capacity to divert more vulnerable people into treatment.

The PCC is investing £200k in the service over the next two years.

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https://www.leics.pcc.police.uk/news/latest-news/2026-news-articles/july-2026/pcc-announces-expansion-of-drug-screening-service/