Overdose death involving possible synthetic opioid sparks health warning

Bec Pridham · ABC News (AU)

Published 6 Oct 2026, 5:35 am·1 d ago·1 min read

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Health authorities in Tasmania have issued a public warning after an overdose death that may have been brought about by drugs "possibly laced with a strong opioid".

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