National Forensic Doctor

In China, whenever the issue of drugs is mentioned, everyone becomes solemn, and this is no exception even in the Criminal Police Brigade.

There were about 50 people present, and their expressions started to change.

"Regarding the drug angle, I believe it should not be a primary target of investigation for the initial phase," Liu Jinghui suddenly interrupted the atmosphere that Cao Chujun was building.

The fact that all three victims were involved with drugs was, of course, something Liu Jinghui had noticed and considered seriously.

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It’s common practice to conduct "saturation-style investigations" in homicide cases. Even back in Ningtai County, when Huang Qiangmin encountered homicide cases with multiple leads to follow, investigations were conducted. The difference lies only in the number of personnel and resources deployed. Frequently, two-person teams would follow up on leads and see them through to the end.

However, drug cases are an exception. To investigate along the drug trail, or even to pursue ideas like eliminating hitmen working for drug-trafficking syndicates, these aren’t tasks suited to the Criminal Police Brigade. Such cases would require the Drug Enforcement Division operating at full capacity. Following the drug line of inquiry could require resources equivalent to an entire division, maybe even more.

Thus, whether or not to consider the drug angle required careful deliberation on Liu Jinghui’s part.

After seeing Cao Chujun bring it up, Liu Jinghui said: "The toxicology analysis of the three victims mainly shows methamphetamine, along with a large amount of caffeine. After discussing with colleagues in the drug enforcement division, they agree with the previous task force’s assessment: the drugs found in the suspects’ systems are most likely yaba."

Looking at everyone in the room, Liu Jinghui added, "For those familiar with public safety, yaba is a derivative of ecstasy. The reasons for using both are generally similar, typically for excitement and to enhance their ’high.’ The presence of drugs in these three victims merely confirms that they were users; it doesn’t provide a reason why this would lead to their deaths."

Everyone collectively turned their gaze towards Cao Chujun, as if deliberating or scrutinizing.