Question

a white powder was found on the coffee table at a crime scene. detectives think it is a controlled substance and the crime may be linked to local drug trafficking. is there any way to determine if the powder is actually a controlled substance? no. detectives just have to do field tests and rely on that information. yes. the forensic laboratory has the equipment needed to analyze substances that are believed to be controlled substances. no. the equipment found at forensic laboratories does not have the capability of analyzing substances such as this. no, because its not a clean sample.

Explanation:

Forensic laboratories are equipped to analyze suspected controlled substances. Field - tests are not conclusive, and forensic labs have advanced equipment for accurate analysis. The cleanliness of the sample is not an absolute barrier to analysis in a forensic setting.

Answer:

Yes. The forensic laboratory has the equipment needed to analyze substances that are believed to be controlled substances.