THIRTEEN people tested positive after undergoing a drugs test before they were allowed into Time nightclub on Saturday night.

A total of 103 revellers were the first people in Worcestershire to be tested using a new drugs analyser which can detect every illegal drug, including date rape drugs.

The machine analysed swabs taken from people's hands to see if they had been in contact with drugs, including heroin, cocaine, speed, ecstasy and cannabis.

Three people were found with Class A drugs on them during the testing, which was carried out as a condition of entry.

Pc Doug Turland, of Redditch police, said: "This was the first operation of its kind in Redditch and following its success, one we will be repeating at other venues in the town.

"Customers at the nightclub were very co-operative, as were the staff, whose helpful approach really helped our officers carrying out the tests.

"This drug analysing equipment has proved a useful tool in detecting the presence of drugs and will send out a clear message that drugs are not welcome in and around the pubs and nightclubs in the Redditch area."

Time manager Ed Gallagher said the drugs tests were received very positively by everybody, including door staff and customers, who understood what they were for.

He said it was good to be seen working closely with the authorities, making sure Time was a clean, well run, respected venue.

Two men were cautioned and a woman was bailed following the operation.