Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Deadly Nitazene Drug, Up to 500x Stronger Than Heroin, Surfaces in London
Imagine a super-strong, dangerous drug called Nitazene that's now in London.
It looks like a normal pill, but it's way more powerful than heroin.
Sadly, two people recently died because of it.
This drug slows down breathing so much that it can stop completely.
The police are investigating, and doctors are warning people about it.
If someone takes too much, they might need a special medicine called naloxone to help them breathe again.
The European Union has found many new versions of this dangerous drug on the market.
It's important to be careful and know the risks.
A new synthetic opioid, Nitazene, is causing concern in London due to its potency.
Authorities link Nitazene to two recent deaths in Southall.
The pills, resembling oxycodone, can be 50 to 500 times stronger than heroin.
Nitazenes suppress the respiratory system, leading to death.
At least 18 deaths in London have been linked to nitazenes from May 2023 to June 2024.
- Who
- Authorities and the Loop are investigating; the drug is affecting partygoers.
- What
- A synthetic opioid called Nitazene, much stronger than heroin.
- When
- Investigation ongoing, deaths occurred May 26.
- Where
- London, UK, including Southall and multiple venues.
- Why
- The drug suppresses the respiratory system, and overdose deaths.
- Drug Name
- Nitazene
- Potency
- 50 to 500 times stronger than heroin
- Appearance
- Resembles oxycodone pills
- Location
- London, UK
- Deaths Linked
- At least 18 (May 2023 - June 2024)
- Antidote
- Naloxone