Authorities Issue Warning on Increase of Fentanyl-Laced Drugs in International Market
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology warned the public about a surge in fentanyl-laced drugs (China White) in the international market. China White is a potent synthetic opioid from Southeast Asia, similar to heroin. The Ministry, National Drug Agency, and relevant agencies are cooperating. The warning followed three unexplained deaths in Malé within a week, though it is unconfirmed if overdoses caused them.
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology warned the public about a surge in fentanyl-laced drugs (China White) in the international market. China White is a potent synthetic opioid from Southeast Asia, similar to heroin. The Ministry, National Drug Agency, and relevant agencies are cooperating. The warning followed three unexplained deaths in Malé within a week, though it is unconfirmed if overdoses caused them.
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The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology warned the public about a surge in fentanyl-laced drugs (China White) in the international market. China White is a potent synthetic opioid from Southeast Asia, similar to heroin. The Ministry, National Drug Agency, and relevant agencies are cooperating. The warning followed three unexplained deaths in Malé within a week, though it is unconfirmed if overdoses caused them.
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