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.

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.

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.

Increase in fake Xanax tablets

There has been an increase in the availability of fake ‘Xanax bar’ tablets across New Zealand.