Victoria's Health Department warns of a deadly synthetic opioid (protonitazene) found in white powder cocaine in Melbourne, posing opioid overdose risk.
Victoria's Health Department issues an urgent warning over a potentially deadly synthetic opioid found in white powder cocaine sold in Melbourne. The opioid, protonitazene, is 100 times more potent than heroin and has been linked to overdoses across the country. Authorities warn the opioid has been found being sold as cocaine posing a risk of opioid overdose. The Victorian Department of Health has urged caution after the deadly opioid was detected in white powder being sold as cocaine.
July 02, 2024
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