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Fraser Barton

Deaths trigger warning over illegal opioids in Qld

Qld authorities say counterfeit or altered medications containing strong opioids can be fatal. Photo: AAP

The seizure of illegal drugs and counterfeit medications has triggered a warning by Queensland Health as police investigate two deaths potentially linked to the substances.

Health authorities say tablets found during various investigations in 2023 have tested positive to protonitazene, a strong opioid that can be fatal even in small amounts.

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