A large quantity of ecstasy tablets was confiscated in Norway. In addition to small amounts of MDMA and methamphetamine, the tablets contained a substance that is particularly dangerous to health PMMA (para-methoxymethamphetamine).

All tablets are pink and have a crown logo on the front. There is a fracture groove on the back.

Since July 2010, 16 deaths have been reported in Norway in connection with PMMA consumption - the last four cases in the spring of this year. In most cases, PMMA appears to have been the cause of death. In Austria, too, there has already been one death in connection with PMMA consumption this year (see news item from 9 March 2011).

The risk of overdosing is very high with PMA/PMMA, as the psychoactive effect starts later and is also less pronounced than the expected effects after MDMA consumption at the same dosage (you can find more information on effects on our homepage under substances). The only reliable way to find out the ingredients of a tablet is to have the pill analysed. If this is not possible, test carefully - i.e. only consume small amounts and allow several hours to pass before topping up!