Anaesthetic drug found in illicit vape pods linked to hospitalisations
Tuesday 4 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story High Alert
Drug watchdog High Alert has issued a warning after the sedative etomidate was detected in illicit vape pods nationwide. These products, sold under names such as space oil and k-pods, have been linked to several cases of acute drug harm and hospitalisations since being first detected in January.