WA - Media release: Warning over deadly NBOMe drug in Perth
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-08/ghb-linked-to-three-fatal-drug-overdoses-in-perth/11777656
Emergency: If you are experiencing an emergency, please call an ambulance on 000, or if you need to speak to someone urgently please call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015.
Police have issued a warning about a new drug on Perth streets that has been associated with a number of highly publicised deaths.
Since March 2012, 40 drug samples examined at the Perth ChemCentre have contained dimethoxyphenyl - methoxyphenyl methyl – ethanamine, also known as NBOMe.
Police say the drug has been seen in several forms including tablets.
The drug is a potent substitute for LSD and police warned there have been a number of deaths associated with the compound that can cause pyschological effects as well as an increased heart rate and blood pressure.
A police spokesman said "There have been a number of publicised deaths associated with these compounds."
The drug has been seen as colourful paper squares, capsules, tablets and powders.
Anyone with information regarding the manufacture or distribution of drugs is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.