A batch of synthetic opioids circulating in London has caused 33 people to feel unwell - with 17 of them needing hospital treatment.
In London, dozens of people became seriously ill after taking what they believed to be heroin, which was actually a batch of synthetic opioids. Thirty-three people became unwell, with 17 requiring hospital treatment. Police declared a "critical incident" and warned of an "extreme reaction" from the fake drugs, which are still circulating in the Camden area. Authorities are investigating and urging people not to buy or consume illegal drugs, while also seeking information on drug dealers. A police chief warned of a potential rise in synthetic opioid use across UK cities.
