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Summary: Tokyo govt. urging public not to buy designated drug etomidate NHK

- Banned anesthetic etomidate is being sold online in Japan, prompting a public warning.
- The drug, known for hallucinogenic effects and potential spasms, is primarily abused by young people in Okinawa.
- Tokyo officials discovered the illegal sales while investigating cannabis-related online drug distribution, noting the use of emoji codes to disguise the product.
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Banned anesthetic etomidate is illegally sold online in Japan, especially in Okinawa, targeting young people. Officials found sales disguised with emojis during a cannabis investigation. #etomidate #Japan #drugsales
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ID: 6ea1584b-8898-4dcc-853b-d30f92fde970

Category ID: listed_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251219_20/#summary

Date: Dec. 19, 2025

Notes: 2025-12-19

Created: 2025/12/20 05:40

Updated: 2025/12/20 08:14

Last Read: 2025/12/20 08:14

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