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The New Drug Threat
An investigation into the growing illicit trade in a new type of lethal drug called nitazenes.
Nitazenes are a new form of illicit drug entering the UK. Made in Chinese laboratories, the synthetic opioids have been linked to a growing number of deaths. This programme investigates how the highly potent drugs are being smuggled into the country from China. Is it possible to track down the dealers behind the trade, and just how are they advertising their business? We hear from the families and friends who have lost loved ones to nitazenes, a drug type termed ‘Frankenstein opioids’ because of the catastrophic effects. Is enough being done to prevent this supply and potential future deaths?
Last on
Sun 5 May 2024
16:30
Â鶹Éç News except UK & UK HD
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Reporter | Colin Campbell |
Producer | Abby Newbery |
Producer | William McLennan |
Editor | Gail Champion |
Broadcasts
- Mon 22 Apr 2024 20:30Â鶹Éç One Oxfordshire, South HD, Oxfordshire HD & South only
- Sat 4 May 2024 10:30Â鶹Éç News except UK & UK HD
- Sat 4 May 2024 22:30
- Sun 5 May 2024 04:30
- Sun 5 May 2024 16:30Â鶹Éç News except UK & UK HD