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Blue ‘M30’ tablets containing extremely potent ‘nitazene’ opioids

September 19, 2025
  • VIC
  • Nitazenes
     
  • Opioids
     
  • Oxycodone
    • Nitazenes are novel synthetic opioids that can produce life-threatening toxic effects in very small amounts. Opioids are central nervous system depressants, typically producing a range of effects including pain relief, sedation, and respiratory depression (dangerously slow breathing). Respiratory depression often appears more quickly with novel synthetic opioids (NSOs), increasing the risk of life-threatening overdose. Nitazenes are extremely potent NSOs, which means they can produce
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    Fake Xanax pills and other illicit drugs in South Australia have been found to contain dangerous novel synthetic opioids and benzodiazepines (benzos)

    February 21, 2024
  • SA
  • Benzodiazepines
     
  • Depressants
     
  • Opioids
    • Alert: the pill or drug you are taking may not be what you think it is. Drugs have been found in Adelaide that contain very potent opioids, benzos and animal tranquilisers. These have a high chance of killing you – even if you are a regular user. EVEN TINY AMOUNTS OF THESE DRUGS CAN CAUSE OVERDOSE AND DEATH If you
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    Potent synthetic opioids classed as ‘nitazenes’ have been seized in South Australia and could be present in illicit drugs

    October 10, 2023
  • SA
  • Amphetamines
     
  • Depressants
     
  • GHB
     
  • Nitazenes
     
  • Opioids
     
  • Stimulants
    • Nitazenes may be mixed in with other substances, including methamphetamine or GHB. You cannot tell if nitazenes are present just by looking at your drugs. Even tiny amounts of nitazenes can cause overdose and death. Seized in Adelaide: If you are taking drugs, please remember to: Signs of opioid overdose: If you experience adverse drug effects, or are present when
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    Fake Kalma alprazolam tablets found to contain strong opioids

    August 26, 2022
  • NSW
  • Benzodiazepines
     
  • Depressants
     
  • Nitazenes
     
  • Opioids
    • Warning: Strong opioids have recently been found in some fake Kalma tablets in NSW. They are white, rectangular tablets marked AL on one side, G2 on reverse. Know the risks Effects to look out for Getting help If you see the warning signs of overdose: Take home naloxone program​​ Support and advice For free and confidential advice: Reproduced by permission,
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