Liquid free base methamphetamine found in ‘GHB’ sampleMarch 14, 2025ACTAmphetamines Depressants GHB StimulantsA clear syrup-like liquid expected to contain GHB, was instead found to contain liquid free base methamphetamine. In this form, it isn’t safe for any consumption method. The purity of the free base methamphetamine was 85%. What does this mean? Unlike crystal methamphetamine, free base methamphetamine isn’t designed to be vaporised, smoked, swallowed, injected or ingested in any way. InRead notification
The potent opioid ‘protonitazene’ has been detected in South Australia and could be present in methamphetamine or GHBJuly 19, 2023SAAmphetamines Depressants GHB Nitazenes Opioids StimulantsLooks like: White powder: Protonitazene could be mixed in with other substances. You cannot tell if protonitazene is present just by looking at your drugs. Detected in Adelaide: If you are taking drugs, please remember to: Signs of opioid overdose: If you experience adverse drug effects, or are present when someone has an unexpected reaction, seek help immediately by callingRead notification
Nitazenes detected in tablets in the Northern TerritoryApril 22, 2025NTNitazenes OpioidsDrugs seized in the NT have been found to contain Nitazenes. This is the first detection of this substance in the NT. Know the risks Nitazenes are synthetic opioids that are stronger and may be longer acting than many other opioids. They are up to 500 times more potent than heroin. Nitazenes are dangerous and vary in strength. Some areRead notification
Novel benzodiazepine found in counterfeit ‘Xanax’ pressed pill and off-white powderApril 22, 2025QLDBenzodiazepines DepressantsTwo samples presented for checking at Cheqpoint’s Bowen Hills location, now closed, have been found to contain ethylbromazolam as the primary ingredient. Little is known about the effects of this research chemical with the latest detection in this region being reported by High Alert New Zealand in March this year. This is the first time this substance has been detected by aRead notification
Nitazenes found in counterfeit oxycodone tablets in NSWMarch 28, 2025NSWNitazenes Opioids OxycodoneCounterfeit (fake) oxycodone tablets have been found to contain N-desethyl isotonitazene This is the first detection of this substance in a drug sample in NSW. The tablets are green, round, marked ‘OC’ on the front and ’80’ on the reverse, and lack film coating. Legitimate Oxycontin is now marked ‘ON’ instead of ‘OC’ and has a film coating. Tablet appearanceRead notification