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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Neil Pooran

Police uncover first UK lab producing new type of deadly opioids

Nitazenes are a class of synthetic opioids which can be highly dangerous due to their potency - (DEA)

Police have uncovered the first drug lab for nitazenes in the UK, a senior officer says.

Nitazenes are high-strength synthetic opioids, sometimes mixed into other drugs, which can be highly dangerous due to their potency.

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