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<p>Synthetic opioid fentanyl has already caused hundreds of thousands of deaths in North America. File picture: iStock</p>

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Gardaí fear drug traffickers will set up labs in Ireland to manufacture synthetic opioids

With the collapse of heroin production in Afghanistan, drug agencies are concerned drug traffickers will turn to synthetic opioids to fill much of the market in Europe

<p>Last year, fentanyl killed more Americans aged between 18 and 49 than traffic accidents or guns.</p>

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Inside the fentanyl trade powering the world’s deadliest drug crisis

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'Highly probable' one of two Irish fentanyl overdose victims was wrongfully cremated

Gardaí fear impact from collapse in heroin production

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Gardaí fear impact from collapse in heroin production

HSE's opioid 'red alert' saved a number of lives, committee told

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HSE's opioid 'red alert' saved a number of lives, committee told

Memorial for opiod overdose victims of Broome County, New York

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Collapse in heroin production may cause new wave of deadly opioids

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Irish Examiner view: A quiet word with the Chinese

It would be interesting to hear answers to several questions which can be put to Chinese premier Li Qiang during his visit to Dublin

Sat, 13 Jan, 2024

Antibiotic-resistance infection rise

Tánaiste 'very worried' killer fentanyl drug will be imported into Ireland

Micheál Martin said fentanyl has had a devastating impact on the United States in recent years and there are fears about it becoming more commonly sold in other countries too.

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Worldwide effects of the Gaza conflict

Irish Examiner view: Worldwide effects of the Gaza conflict

As well as the unspeakable suffering of innocent people in the region, the violence is having knock-on effects around the globe

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Drug users being trained to prevent overdoses

Drug users being trained to prevent overdoses

New pilot programme comes after spate of overdoses in Cork and Dublin

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

Irish Examiner view: EU passes first law regulating artificial intelligence

Irish Examiner view: EU passes first law regulating artificial intelligence

EU bans real-time surveillance and biometric tech with three exceptions: Threats of terrorist attacks, searches for victims, and prosecuting serious crime

Mon, 11 Dec, 2023

Dangerous prescription drug, Fentanyl

ieExplains: What is fentanyl and is it a problem in Ireland?

Fentanyl is a strong opioid painkiller, which is around 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine and heroin

Wed, 06 Dec, 2023

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One of the overdoses in recent Dublin spate linked to nitazene opioid

HSE addiction services national clinical lead Eamon Keenan said: 'We are urging extreme caution following a sharp rise in the number of overdoses related to a powder being sold as heroin in the Dublin region.'

Fri, 10 Nov, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Cork judge's approach to drugs sentencing should be adopted more widely

Irish Examiner view: Cork judge's approach to drugs sentencing should be adopted more widely

Recently retired judge Olann Kelleher's use of his discretionary powers when dealing with first offenders has had an extraordinary success rate

Sat, 28 Oct, 2023

John Riordan: When a baby dies from fentanyl it becomes everyone's battle

John Riordan: When a baby dies from fentanyl it becomes everyone's battle

John Riordan reports from New York, where the city is struggling to get to grips with open drug use and the surge of fentanyl addiction

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Missing Persons week launch

Gardaí trying to 'take down' crime groups to stop fentanyl reaching our shores, McEntee says

Justice minister also said cocaine seizure off Cork coast only 'tip of the iceberg'

Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

Health bodies establishing early warning system for deadly opiates

Health bodies establishing early warning system for deadly opiates

The HSE is working on improving drug monitoring, education among users, drug checking, syringe and wastewater analysis

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

El Chapo's sons bar fentanyl production in Mexican state, according to banners

El Chapo's sons bar fentanyl production in Mexican state, according to banners

A powerful faction of the Sinaloa cartel led by the sons of ex-Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has banned fentanyl production and sales in Sinaloa, according to roadside banners, though analysts doubted the group would leave such a ...

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Support for Ukraine may be drying up

Irish Examiner view: Support for Ukraine may be drying up

The gathering of many of Europe’s top diplomats in Kyiv yesterday was intended to have a bolstering effect on seemingly vacillating support for Ukraine

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

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'This is real': Retired Assistant Commissioner warns we must prepare for fentanyl surge

A surge in fentanyl use "is going to ravage our communities unless we prepare for it now", says former Garda Assistant Commissioner for the Dublin area, Pat Leahy.

Sun, 01 Oct, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Green projects such as robot trees must convince voters

Irish Examiner view: Green projects such as robot trees must convince voters

The jury is out on Cork’s ‘robot trees’ and whether they can match their claims to improve air quality

Mon, 25 Sep, 2023

Methadone clinics and injection centres 'needed to counter fentanyl threat'

Methadone clinics and injection centres 'needed to counter fentanyl threat'

The rise in fentanyl use comes in the wake of a Taliban-introduced ban on the Afghan poppy crop used to manufacture heroin. Up to 90% of the crop has been destroyed, resulting in a heroin drought.

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

U.S. Drug Deaths Continue Rapid Rise

Ireland must prepare for fentanyl surge, says Taoiseach

It comes as gardaí confirmed that criminal networks are now examining ways of bringing fentanyl to the Irish market

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

Letters to the Editor: More education needed on road and water safety

Letters to the Editor: More education needed on road and water safety

Readers consider road and water safety, fentanyl in Ireland, the EPA and the red meat tweet, and preserving wildlife

Sat, 09 Sep, 2023

Dangerous prescription drug, Fentanyl

Arrival of killer fentanyl drug could cause 'significant rise' in overdose deaths

Groups on frontline say country needs to prepare

Mon, 04 Sep, 2023

A small pile of white powder on a dark surface

Irish gangs meet drug cartels on distribution of lethal fentanyl in Ireland

The synthetic opiate is 50 times more powerful than heroin and has killed thousands in the US

Mon, 04 Sep, 2023

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Gangs looking to bring potentially lethal fentanyl into Irish market, Garda chief warns

Fentanyl is 50 times more powerful than heroin and linked to thousands of deaths in US

Sat, 02 Sep, 2023

Street tablets could be laced with fentanyl, warns doctor

Street tablets could be laced with fentanyl, warns doctor

Homemade tablets which might be laced with fentanyl are to be sent for analysis amid fears their circulation in the community could lead to an increase in overdoses and drug deaths.

Mon, 20 Dec, 2021

Thursday TV Tips: Son brings home tonnes of manure from work — will it help create an award-winning garden?

Thursday TV Tips: Son brings home tonnes of manure from work — will it help create an award-winning garden?

— plus a look at a new synthetic drug, 100 times stronger than heroin, that is killing more than gun crime, homicide and car accidents combined

Thu, 22 Jul, 2021

Tuesday TV Tips: Drug company pushing opioids, bribing doctors — and making millions

Tuesday TV Tips: Drug company pushing opioids, bribing doctors — and making millions

— plus a guide to strengthening your immune system with a look at 'miracle' products and superfoods

Tue, 20 Apr, 2021

Prince's autopsy shows 'exceedingly high' levels of painkiller fentanyl

Prince's autopsy shows 'exceedingly high' levels of painkiller fentanyl

He What From Shows Multiple Called "exceedingly Of Toxicology High" Died Experts A His Report When He Had Fentanyl An Concentration Autopsy Body In Prince's

Tue, 27 Mar, 2018

Drug more potent than heroin linked to deaths of 60 people in UK

Drug more potent than heroin linked to deaths of 60 people in UK

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Tue, 01 Aug, 2017

Pills found at Prince's estate 'contained powerful opioid fentanyl'

Pills found at Prince's estate 'contained powerful opioid fentanyl'

Powerful Drugs His The Counterfeit Have Said Estate Recovered Were Officials At After Park Opioid Prince's Contained Pop Fentanyl, Pills Star Which In Paisley Several Death

Sun, 21 Aug, 2016