A batch of synthetics is believed to be linked to at least one death and a serious hospital admission in Taranaki. Photo / Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police Facebook pageA batch of synthetics is believed to be linked to at least one death and a serious hospital admission in Taranaki. Photo / Manawatu, Taranaki, Whanganui-Ruapehu Police Facebook pageA potentially deadly batch of synthetic drugs is circulating in the Taranaki region and possibly other areas of New Zealand. High Alert, which provides a warning system for dangerous drugs, is recommending extreme caution to those consuming synthetic cannabinoids, especially in the Taranaki region. "It's possible other synthetic cannabinoids substances are also involved.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 06, 2021 00:00 UTC