Counterfeit medication12 Feb 2026'His loss is massive': Inquests show spread of deadly synthetic drugsA BBC investigation shows how nitazene deaths have risen and the illegal drug market is changing.12 Feb 202628 Jun 2025Police adopt early warning kit for dangerous drugsDevon and Cornwall Police use handheld devices to detect dangerous synthetic drugs in real time.28 Jun 202515 Jun 2025Deaths show risks of lethal drugs, charity saysThree men died in Plymouth in incidents believed to involve drugs illegally sold as Valium.15 Jun 202510 Apr 2025Two deaths prompt fake diazepam warningCumbrian authorities say fake pills are being sold online, on messaging chats and in the streets.10 Apr 202528 Mar 2025Fake Xanax pills gang members jailedThe gang ignored the dangers and only "saw a money-making opportunity", prosecutors say.28 Mar 202527 Mar 2025Fake £4m Xanax drug gang boss jailedThe gang, managed from Thailand, produced 11 million pills in the West Midlands to be sold online.27 Mar 202529 Oct 2024Deadly new drugs found in fake medicines in the UKA mother says she remains in "disbelief" at the lack of testing for the drugs when someone has died.29 Oct 20245 Sep 2024Warning over drugs that can kill in tiny dosesPolice in Greater Manchester said at least four deaths had been linked to the drugs.5 Sep 202419 Jun 2024Gang made millions selling fake Xanax pills on dark web Pills were produced in garden sheds and garages, then sold online to customers across the UK and US.19 Jun 2024...
