Fentanyl

US Intel Report Claims Illicit Fentanyl Precursor Chemicals Supplied From India

Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids remain the most lethal drugs trafficked into the United States, causing more than 52,000 US deaths in a 12-month period ending in October 2024.

Mar 26, 2025, 22:23 PM IST

Killer Drug! Know All About Fentanyl That Has Triggered Drug Overdose Crisis In US

A pharmaceutical drug, the misuse of fentanyl has landed the US in deep trouble. According to the report, fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid drug, fentanyl is approximately 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin as an analgesic

Nov 16, 2023, 13:29 PM IST

Four arrested in Mumbai with banned drugs worth Rs 1000 crore

The anti-narcotics cell of the Mumbai Police crime branch has arrested four people for possessing a banned drug from Mumbai's Vakola area.

Dec 28, 2018, 08:54 AM IST

Canada, China agree to jointly combat fentanyl smuggling

The drug`s use in Canada has turned into a public health crisis that Paulson described as "a grave threat."

Nov 25, 2016, 03:41 AM IST

Prince died of painkiller overdose: Medical examiner

Prince was found dead at his Paisley Park estate on April 21.

Jun 03, 2016, 03:45 AM IST

America witnesses surge in deaths caused by overdose of drug more stronger than heroin

10 people died over a period of 12 days from drug overdose in the Sacramento area.

Apr 07, 2016, 14:31 PM IST