A recent investigation by the BBC has uncovered a disturbing trend on online platforms such as X and SoundCloud, where thousands of posts offer life-threatening drugs known as nitazenes. These drugs, which are even more deadly than heroin, are often disguised within other illegal substances by dealers seeking to cut production costs.
The investigation revealed that nitazenes are being sold and distributed on these platforms, posing a significant risk to unsuspecting users. The BBC contacted 35 suppliers on SoundCloud and X, and shockingly, 30 of them offered to send the drug via post, highlighting the alarming prevalence of this illicit trade.
The availability of nitazenes on these online platforms underscores the challenges authorities face in combating the illegal drug trade, particularly in the digital realm. With dealers exploiting online platforms to reach a wider audience and evade detection, the dangers posed by these deadly substances continue to escalate.
As the investigation sheds light on the extent of the problem, authorities and online platforms alike are under pressure to take swift action to curb the sale and distribution of nitazenes and other dangerous drugs on the internet.
