LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE

UK Expands Banned Drug List to Include New Synthetic Opioids The UK has expanded its list of illegal drugs, banning 20 new substances, including 15 synthetic opioids deemed similar to heroin and fentanyl, posing an overdose risk

The government wishes to prevent drug fatalities and community harm, with Chris Philp, the crime and policing minister, highlighting their destructive potential.

28 November 2023 · 04:46 UTC

Alongside the opioids, five other substances are now prohibited, among them stimulants, a synthetic cannabinoid, and a benzodiazepine.