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Super strong 'Frankenstein' heroin found in most of Scotland, expert warns

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Nitazenes are an umbrella term given to a number of synthetic opioids.

They are often cut with other opioid substances, such as black market morphine.

They can be up to 500 times stronger than heroin and are a 'specific cause for concern' Director of forensic services, Fiona Douglas , warned their prevalence in Scotland remains 'very low'.

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