Toxic mercury chloride found in powder sold as MDMA in Wellington

Friday 15 November 2024 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 15 Nov 2024, 9:43pm

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A white powder being sold as MDMA in the Wellington region has been found to contain mercury chloride instead of the drug. Analysis by the Institute of Environmental Science and Research confirmed the substance is highly toxic and can cause kidney failure or death.

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1. 1NewsFri 15 Nov 2024, 8:04pm

   'Very toxic' chemical misrepresented as MDMA circulating in Wgtn (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 15 Nov 2024, 9:43pm

   Toxic chemical detected in powder sold as MDMA in Wellington (opens in new tab)