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Updated 08/10/25: Multiple high dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets and capsules circulating in NSW

[Issued 7 October 2025, updated 8 October 2025] Tablet appearance is not a reliable indicator of drug contents. Dose is reported as MDMA free base. Multiple tablets of various appearances with >150mg MDMA (free base) found. Know the risks Effects to look out for If you or others experience these symptoms after taking MDMA, get help immediately. Getting help If you or

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Multiple high dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets circulating in NSW

Tablet appearance is not a reliable indicator of drug contents. Dose is reported as MDMA free base. Know the risks You are at increased risk of harm if you: Effects to look out for Getting help If you or your friends see the warning signs of overdose: Support and advice For free and confidential advice:

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Tablets sold as oxycodone containing a strong nitazene

A nitazene (either protonitazene or isotonitazene) has been detected in Queensland in a small round yellow tablet with a ‘high’ press (small in circumference and tall in height) by the CheQpoint drug checking service in Bowen Hills, Brisbane.The tablet was purchased as oxycodone from the darknet from an international retailer.Nitazenes are a group of very strong opioids that work like

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Nitazenes found in counterfeit oxycodone tablets in NSW

Counterfeit (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. Know the

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A white tablet containing a nitazene (protonitazene) has caused severe opioid overdose in Sydney

A severe opioid overdose has occurred after taking a white tablet. The tablet was described as containing LSD or magic mushroom. Blood tests detected protonitazene, a potent synthetic opioid. Know the risks Effects to look out for Getting help Take Home Naloxone program Support and advice For free and confidential advice:

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White powder thought to be cocaine found to contain bromazolam and 2C-B

Benzodiazepines

2 people were admitted to ICU and one person has died after use of white powder thought to be COCAINE. They experienced severe sedative effects and altered behaviour. The powder contained bromazolam, a novel benzodiazepine, and 2C-B a hallucinogen. This combination of drugs in a white powder has been found elsewhere in NSW recently. Know the risks Effects to look

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