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Nitazenes detected in tablets in the Northern Territory

17 Apr 2025

Nitazenes

Opioids

Drugs 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 are

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