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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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Confirmed detection of N-pyrrolidino protonitazene and protonitazene in Queensland

There has been a recent case of N-pyrrolidino protonitazene (also known as protonitazepyne) and protonitazene detected in toxicology and tablet samples, in South-East Queensland. N-pyrrolidino protonitazene and protonitazene are very strong synthetic opioids that work like heroin or fentanyl and can produce life-threatening toxicity in small amounts. The appearance of the sample is a pale yellow, bear shaped pressed pill

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

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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Multiple opioid overdoses following use of cocaine

Ten people recently presented to hospitals in Sydney and northern NSW with severe opioid overdoses after using what they thought was cocaine. Know the risks Effects to look out for Unexpected drowsiness, pinpoint pupils, loss of consciousness, slow breathing/snoring, and skin turning blue/grey after using a stimulant (for example cocaine, methamphetamine, or MDMA). Getting help If you or your friends see the warning

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Confirmed detection of Carfentanil in Queensland

There has been a recent case of Carfentanil (also known as Carfentanyl) detected by Queensland Police Service on the Sunshine Coast in South-East Queensland. Carfentanil is a potent opioid and fentanyl analogue that is 10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100 times stronger than fentanyl, it can be more potent than nitazenes. Small exposures can produce rapid and extreme

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Pressed pill sold as oxycodone containing a strong nitazene

Protonitazene has been detected in Queensland in a green, bear shaped pressed pill marked ‘Y’ by the CheQpoint drug checking service in Bowen Hills, Brisbane. The pill was sold as oxycodone.Nitazenes are a group of very strong opioids that work like heroin or fentanyl and can produce life-threatening toxicity in small amounts. Toxic Effects The toxic effects of nitazenes are

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