Doctors Warn of Deadly Synthetic Drug Nitazene After Record Swedish Seizure

Doctors in Sweden are issuing urgent warnings about nitazenes, a new and extremely potent synthetic opioid that has entered the Swedish market. Over-physician Erik Lindeman described the trade as "spreading poison," emphasizing the severe risks associated with the drug.

"These are extremely dangerous preparations," stated drug expert Kai Knudsen, echoing the grave concerns. The alert comes after a record seizure in the Stockholm area, where authorities confiscated 184 grams of nitazene powder and nearly 25,000 tablets. This represents one of the largest finds of the substance in Sweden to date.

Erik Lindeman, an over-physician at the Poison Information Center, called the situation "the worst that can happen on the illegal drug scene." He highlighted that the potency of nitazenes makes them particularly dangerous, especially when consumed in tablet form, which he considers "life-threatening."