Alerts & notifications

New benzodiazepine ethylbromazolam detected in New Zealand

A new benzodiazepine has been detected in New Zealand in a variety of forms, including tablets pressed to resemble legitimate pharmaceutical benzodiazepines.

New synthetic cannabinoid misrepresented as a benzodiazepine

A new synthetic cannabinoid AB-MDMSBA has been detected in a white powder presumed to be a benzodiazepine.

Synthetic Cannabinoid misrepresented as DMT

UPDATED 3 May 2024
Synthetic Cannabinoid MDMB-4en-PINACA has been detected in a yellow powder presumed to be DMT

Potential adulteration of GBL in Auckland

We've identified harm linked to the potential adulteration of GBL and GBL-type substances in Auckland.

Toxic chemical sold as 1,4-BD in Auckland

The toxic chemical diethylene glycol being sold as the recreational drug 1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BD) in Auckland.

Synthetic cannabinoid harm in Taranaki

A particularly dangerous batch of synthetic cannabinoids is currently present in Taranaki.

Toxic chemical sold as MDMA in Auckland

The toxic chemical methylenedianiline is being sold as MDMA in Auckland.

Flualprazolam found in fake ‘Xanax’ tablet

Flualprazolam, a dangerous and potent novel benzodiazepine, has been detected in yellow counterfeit Xanax pills being sold across New Zealand.

Serious incidents linked to synthetic cannabinoids in Taranaki

A number of harm incidents involving synthetic cannabinoids have occurred in the Taranaki region.

AMB-FUBINACA detected

The synthetic cannabinoid AMB-FUBINACA has been detected in a number of locations across New Zealand.