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People hospitalised as anaesthetic drug Etomidate found in vape pods

Illicit vape pods containing Etomidate have caused seizures and hospitalisations in New Zealand, with about a dozen cases confirmed by drug clinics since January 2025.

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Etomidate has been detected in illicit vapes sold under names like space oil, k-pods, space vapes, or eto.

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People hospitalised as anaesthetic drug Etomidate found in vape pods

Etomidate has been detected in illicit vapes sold under names like space oil, k-pods, space vapes, or eto.

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Found dead with a vape in his hand

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Manchester Evening News broke the news in Manchester, United Kingdom on Monday, November 3, 2025.
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