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Cops’ warning as ‘tidal wave’ of drug ‘fantasy’ hits Australian shores

The Australian Federal Police charged two men last year for importing large quantities of 1,4-Butanediol concealed in cosmetic-labeled bottles.
Authorities described the surge in 1,4-Butanediol importations as a 'tidal wave,' driven by criminal networks creating demand for this harmful drug.
Since its criminalisation in March 2024, over 18 tonnes of 1,4-Butanediol have been seized, mainly in New South Wales, surpassing methamphetamine seizures.
A senior AFP official cautioned that there is no safe amount of bute, which metabolizes into GHB and poses serious health dangers, including the risk of death.
Police, emergency, and health services continue a multi-front response to disrupt imports, distribution, and harm caused by bute while enforcing life imprisonment penalties.

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AFP Warns of Tidal Wave of Deadly Drug ‘Fantasy’, Seizes 3.8 Tonnes in 2025

A potentially deadly substance found in industrial processes—from mixing cleaning products to producing spandex—is being brought into the country in what the Australian Federal Police (AFP) describes is a “tidal wave.” More than 3.8 tonnes of the chemical solvent 1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BD) have already been seized between January 1 and April 30, 2025, and the AFP says it shows no sign of slowing. The drug, marketed as “fantasy” or “bute,” has only …

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‘Tidal wave’ of drugs flooding Australia

Aussies have been issued a grim warning as a “tidal wave” of a potentially lethal drug is being smuggled into the country.

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Newcastle Herald

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Nightmare drug 'fantasy' floods Australia as police crack down at the border

Police crack down on 1,4-Butanediol, 'bute' or 'fantasy', a party drug linked to sexual assaults, with major seizures across Australia.

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Butanediol, the drug that causes overdoses and facilitates sexual assaults in Australia - La Patria Newspaper

🔊 Listen to this news. Australian police have issued an alert regarding the circulation of butanediol, a chemical solvent used to adulterate beverages and food. This substance has been linked to serious crimes, including robbery and rape. So far this year, authorities have seized more than 3.8 tons of butanediol in the country, with a particular focus on the state of New South Wales. Authorities have warned that consuming butanediol can have ve…

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Australian National Review - AFP Warns of Tidal Wave of Deadly Drug ‘Fantasy’, Seizes 3.8 Tonnes in 2025

A substance found in industrial cleaning products, biodegradable plastics, and even spandex is flooding into Australia in unprecedented quantities. police say. A potentially deadly substance found in industrial processes—from mixing cleaning products to producing spandex—is being brought into the country in what the Australian Federal Police (AFP) describes is a “tidal wave.” More than 3.8 tonnes of the chemical solvent 1,4-Butanediol (1,4-BD) …

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