Drug containing multiple opioids, stimulants, and tranquilizer - new opioid in Nova Scotia

March 11, 2025 –Amherst, Nova Scotia

SUNAR received this report through the Nova Scotia Drug harms alert.

This report was Verified through : Drug Analysis Service Laboratory

Sample of drug was received on January 9th. It’s appearance was described as brownish rock, with a powder and grainy texture. Sample contained : N-Pyrrolidino Metonitazene – a benzimidazole – a type of opioid, which is 2x Stronger than Fentanyl and May need more than one dose of Naloxone!

This drug is a strong synthetic opioid, It cannot be detected using fentanyl test strips, making it even more dangerous!

Use naloxone to reverse opioid toxicity, call 911 for help to address benzo and cocaine toxicity

The sample also had the following in it : Fentanyl, Cocaine, Furanyl UF-17, Xylazine and Caffeine.
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