Dutch institute issues 'red alert' over Trump-shaped ecstasy pills
Summary
A Dutch health institute warned about dangerous ecstasy pills shaped like President Donald Trump's head. These pills contain a high amount of a risky chemical called PMMA, which can cause serious health problems and even death.Key Facts
- The Trimbos Institute in Utrecht issued a "red alert" about Trump-shaped ecstasy pills.
- The pills were found at testing centers in August and contain a dangerous chemical named PMMA.
- PMMA is similar to MDMA (ecstasy) but works slower, increasing the chance of overdose.
- Symptoms of taking these pills can include nausea, fast heartbeat, seizures, and overheating.
- The institute has not received reports of deaths or serious illnesses from these pills yet.
- Ecstasy use is illegal but still common in the Netherlands, with 550,000 users reported in 2022.
- Similar Trump-shaped ecstasy pills appeared in Germany in 2017, with about 5,000 pills seized by police.
- The pills have Trump’s head on one side and the words "Trump" and "NL" stamped on the other.
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