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A new wave of synthetic drugs is sweeping across the United States, raising fear of a worsening drug crisis.
Earlier this year, President Donald Trump pledged a crackdown on drug cartels, proscribing many as terrorist organisations.
Drug overdose deaths have fallen from a peak of around 110,000 in 2022, down to roughly 70,000 last year.
However, America’s decades-long drug crisis may be accelerating and authorities are increasingly concerned about cheaper, more powerful synthetic drugs, including an animal tranquilliser called tranq.
Camera journalist: Darren Conway
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