A Dutch institute issues a ‘Red Alert’ over potentially lethal Trump-shaped ecstasy pills
Summary
A Dutch health institute has issued a warning about dangerous ecstasy pills shaped like President Donald Trump’s head. These pills contain a chemical called PMMA, which is more harmful than regular ecstasy and can cause serious health problems or death.Key Facts
- The Trimbos Institute in the Netherlands issued the warning on potentially deadly Trump-shaped ecstasy pills.
- The pills have an image of President Trump’s head on one side and “NL” and “Trump” stamped on the other.
- These pills contain PMMA, a chemical similar to MDMA but slower acting, which can lead users to take too much and overdose.
- Using PMMA pills can cause the body to overheat, which can be fatal.
- No serious illnesses or deaths linked to these pills have been reported so far.
- Ecstasy use is illegal in the Netherlands but still common, especially in clubs and festivals, with about 550,000 users yearly.
- Similar Trump-shaped ecstasy pills appeared before, including a large seizure by German police in 2017.
- The institute strongly advises people not to take these pills.
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