HÀ NỘI — The police are warning about the imminent arrival of fentanyl in Việt Nam, a synthetic opioid 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times more powerful than morphine. Additionally, China, a major source of precursor chemicals used in fentanyl production, also raises concerns about potential local manufacturing. Despite the current lack of fentanyl being detected in Việt Nam, the police are taking proactive measures. "If a drug-related death occurs in Việt Nam and it is caused by fentanyl, the police must trace the origin of the drug to find out where and from whom it was purchased. Fentanyl's classification under Group II of Việt Nam's narcotics regulations allows limited use for medical and research purposes, but only under strict supervision.

Source: Viet Nam News June 19, 2024 13:32 UTC