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Beijing's Role in Synthetic Opioid Trafficking Sparks UK Security Concerns
The National Crime Agency has reported that nitazene, a synthetic opioid 500 times more potent than heroin, is responsible for over 750 deaths in the UK since 2023. The drug’s surge in popularity and associated crime syndicates have prompted an urgent appeal from Keir Starmer to Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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- Nitazene, a synthetic opioid 500 times more potent than heroin, has surged in popularity in the UK since 2023.
- The National Crime Agency reports over 750 deaths related to nitazene in the UK.
- Chinese labs are involved in manufacturing nitazenes and organized crime groups are responsible for distribution and laundering proceeds.
- An urgent appeal was made by Keir Starmer to President Xi Jinping during their summit, leading to a ‘border security deal’ between China and the UK.
- Introduction of Nitazene as a Killer Drug
- The Role of Chinese Labs and Crime Syndicates
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