Alerts & notifications

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

Synthetic cannabinoid harm in Christchurch linked to hospitalisations

A particularly dangerous batch of synthetic cannabinoids has been linked to serious harm in Christchurch in November 2022.

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.

Synthetic cannabinoid harm across the lower North Island

A dangerous batch of synthetic cannabinoids is currently present across the North Island.

Serious synthetic cannabinoids harm in Christchurch linked to 4F-MDMB-BINACA and MDMB-4en-PINACA

A dangerous batch of synthetic cannabinoids is currently present in Christchurch in February 2021.

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.