This page contains current public drug alerts and advisories for Victoria. It's important to remember that other false or contaminated drug products may circulate in Victoria, even if no specific alert has been issued about them.
If you have consumed a substance and experience adverse effects, seek help immediately by calling Triple Zero (000).
If you or someone you know needs help with alcohol or drug use, call DirectLine on 1800 888 236 or visit for information and support to access treatment.
Toxic ‘alkaloid’ poppies diverted from a regulated crop
health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/toxic-alkaloid-poppies-diverted-from-a-regulated-cropFeb 20, 2026 A significant quantity of toxic alkaloid poppy plant 'heads' was recently stolen from a regulated crop. Alkaloid poppies produce unpredictable, potentially life-threatening effects.
High-dose MDMA capsules and pills are circulating in Victoria
health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/high-dose-mdma-capsules-and-pills-are-circulating-in-victoriaDec 4, 2025 High-dose MDMA capsules and pills are circulating in Victoria.
Blue ‘M30’ tablets containing extremely potent ‘nitazene’ opioids
health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/blue-m30-tablets-containing-extremely-potent-nitazene-opioidsSep 19, 2025 Blue ‘M30’ tablets containing extremely potent ‘nitazene’ opioids
Potent dissociative ‘O-PCE’ sold as methamphetamine or MDMA
health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/o-pce-sold-as-methamphetamine-or-mdmaMay 29, 2025 Potent dissociative ‘O-PCE’ sold as methamphetamine or MDMA
White-brown powder containing metonitazene
health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/white-brown-powder-containing-metonitazeneMay 3, 2025 A white-brown powder containing the potent opioid ‘metonitazene’ may be sold as ketamine or heroin.
Heroin sold as cocaine and methamphetamine in Melbourne
health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/heroin-sold-as-cocaine-methamphetamineMar 27, 2025 Two people have recently required emergency care because they experienced heroin overdose after using what they thought was cocaine or methamphetamine.
4-CMC in white or off-white crystal form being sold as MDMA
health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/4-cmc-in-white-or-off-white-crystal-form-being-sold-as-mdmaMar 12, 2025 Recent testing of 3 separate samples in Victoria all believed to be MDMA, were found to contain 4-CMC.
High-dose ecstasy tablets in hot conditions
health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/high-dose-ecstasy-tablets-in-hot-conditionsMar 9, 2025 Tablets with unexpectedly high dosage of MDMA – including a yellow ‘SpongeBob’ pill – may be circulating in Victoria.
Cocaine adulterated with protonitazene
health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/cocaine-adulterated-with-protonitazeneJul 1, 2024 A white powder sold in Melbourne as cocaine contains the potent opioid Protonitazene.
Protonitazene sold as '3C-P'
health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/protonitazene-sold-as-3c-pMar 1, 2024 A pink and white capsule sold as ‘3C-P’ in Melbourne contains the potent opioid protonitazene.
Reviewed 27 August 2025