U.S. Authorities Warn World Cup Visitors of Fentanyl-Laced Drugs
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The run-up to the 2026 World Cup is dominated by security debates. A U.S. authority explicitly warns fans of drugs – and recommends a special measure.
The US Drug Control Agency DEA issued an urgent warning a few weeks before the start of the World Cup. It strongly warns incoming fans of the consumption of deadly recreational drugs.
(AFP) An official of the Drug Control Administration (DEA) reminded fans who will attend the World Cup 2026 that drugs sold on the street or on the Internet are potentially deadly, as they often contain synthetic opioids. The United States, which is preparing to co-host Mexico and Canada from the World Cup between 11 June and 19 July, has been facing an increase in overdose deaths for more than a decade. According to data from the Centers for Di…
US authorities warn World Cup visitors of fentanyl-laced drugs
Pill blister packages believed to contain fentanyl are displayed at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s laboratory for testing. (AFP pic) NEW YORK: US authorities have warned people visiting the United States for the World Cup that taking recreational drugs could expose them to deadly doses of fentanyl, the powerful synthetic opioid. “We want to make sure that they are aware that the drugs that are on the streets and sold online are leth…
An official of the US Anti-Drug Agency (DEA) for the north-east of the United States reminded fans at the World Cup on Thursday (11 June - 19 July) of the danger of drugs "sold on the street and online".
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