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7 August 2026

Update on drug checking – Temporary focus on “XTC” pills

As we have recently found substances that are potentially particularly harmful to health (such as PMMA or NEP) in fake ecstasy pills on several occasions, , we will be temporarily suspoending our drug checking service, focusing on suspected ecstasy pills .

This means we’re increasing our daily sample limit for pills!

Specifically in these pills (purple, with the Red Bull logo on one side and the Red Bull lettering on the other) we’ve already found PMMA on several occasions . Because this substance takes a while to take effect, it encourages people to take more. This, combined with a particularly heavy strain on the cardiovascular system can the lead to life-threatening overdoses.

Sowhat’s important now?

  • If you’re thinking of taking what you believe to be an XTC pill, please hand it in for analysis!

SPREAD THE WORD!

  • If someone you know wants to take XTC pills, Let this person know about the current situation and invite them to use Drug Checking.
  • Share this post or our special warning on PMMA and NEP in fake ecstasy pills.

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