Alerts & notifications

Heroin misrepresented as a benzodiazepine in the Auckland region

Heroin was detected in a white powder that was sold as an unknown benzodiazepine in the Auckland region

Cocaine adulterated with tetracaine in Otago region

Tetracaine (also known as amethocaine) has been found in a white powder that was sold as cocaine in the Otago region.

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.

Suspected opioid harm linked to presumed cocaine consumption in Wairarapa region

Harm has been identified in relation to presumed misrepresentation or adulteration of cocaine with suspected opioid.

New synthetic cannabinoid misrepresented as a benzodiazepine

A new synthetic cannabinoid AB-MDMSBA has been detected in a white powder presumed to be a benzodiazepine.

Fake oxycodone tablets containing potent synthetic opioid detected

Nitazene found in yellow and green fake oxycodone tablets.

New synthetic cathinone N-isopropylbutylone detected at border

A new synthetic cathinone, N-isopropylbutylone, has been seized at the border.

Heroin misrepresented as cocaine in the Auckland region

Heroin has been found in a white powder that was sold as cocaine in the Auckland region.

Toxic chemical mercury chloride misrepresented as MDMA in Wellington region

The toxic chemical mercury chloride has been detected in a white powder presumed to be MDMA in the Wellington region.

Toxic chemicals misrepresented as an opioid in Waikato region

The toxic chemicals phenanthroline and diethylene glycol have been detected in a peach/orange liquid presumed to an opioid in the Waikato region.

2C-B misrepresented as MDMA in Dunedin

2C-B has been detected in a pinkish/purple powder presumed to be MDMA in the Dunedin area

Ketamine analogue sold as ketamine in the Wellington region

The ketamine analogue 2-Fluoro-2-Oxo-PCE was found in two samples of white powder/crystal sold as ketamine in the Wellington region.

Highly potent synthetic opioid detected in fake diazepam tablet

UPDATED 6 May 2024
A highly potent synthetic opioid, N-Desethyletonitazene, has been detected in a fake benzodiazepine tablets.

Synthetic Cannabinoid misrepresented as DMT

UPDATED 3 May 2024
Synthetic Cannabinoid MDMB-4en-PINACA has been detected in a yellow powder presumed to be DMT

Alpha-PVP like substance misrepresented as MDMA in Christchurch

UPDATED 4 January 2024
An Alpha-PVP like substance has been detected in a brown powder presumed to be MDMA in the Christchurch region.