New test kits for drug ‘tranq’ rolled out in USA

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A new drug testing kit, which identifies the presence of xylazine AKA ‘tranq’ or ‘tranq dope’, is being rolled out in the USA to combat accidental overdoses.

According to Mail reporting, the drug – which is normally used as an animal tranquliser – has been increasingly used to cut more commonly found drugs including cocaine, MDMA and heroin, in order to make supply go further, as well as enhance or increase their effects.

The kits were found to be 91% accurate in…