‘Greater Threat Than Fentanyl’: Deadly Opioids Being Imported to Australia, AFP Warns

The substances, which are often sold as something else, are 10 times more potent than fentanyl and unknowing users risk death.

Tablets containing nitazene are seen in this undated photograph. (Courtesy of the Australian Federal Police).

Deadly illicit drugs called nitazenes are coming into Australia and being sold to unsuspecting users as anything from cocaine, MDMA, GHB or even counterfeit prescription medications, the Australia Federal Police (AFP) have warned.

Nitazenes are synthetic opioids and come in a variety of forms, including powders, tablets, nasal sprays, and even vape liquids.