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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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John Besley

Warning issued after dangerous opioid found at scene of suspected drug deaths

PA Wire

Police investigating two deaths they believe to be drug-related have issued a warning after identifying a harmful synthetic opioid at the scene.

Essex Police said a man and a woman in their 40s were found dead at an address in Basildon on Tuesday and officers identified the presence of etonitazene, a synthetic opioid of similar or higher toxicity to fentanyl.

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