North Wales faces nitazenes, a potent synthetic opioid stronger than heroin, increasing overdose risks.

North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner, Andy Dunbobbin, warns of the arrival of a deadly synthetic opioid, nitazenes, in North Wales, already present in South Wales. These drugs, stronger than heroin, can be mixed with other street drugs without users' knowledge, increasing overdose risks. Police are working with neighboring forces and testing street drugs to monitor the situation.

May 15, 2024
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