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Bavaria Ties Two Deaths to Methadone Derivative IC-26 Marketed as a 'Research Chemical'

State police warn of online “research chemicals” that evade full narcotics controls.

Bayerisches LKA
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Im Zusammenhang mit zwei neuen Todesfällen nach dem Konsum von als rauschgiftähnlich eingestuften sogenannten Forschungschemikalien hat das bayerische Landeskriminalamt vor deren Konsum gewarnt.

Overview

  • The Bavarian state criminal police say a methadone derivative sold as IC-26 is suspected in two recent cases involving a 43-year-old from the Neu-Ulm area who died on May 25 and a 20-year-old from the Ansbach area found dead on June 7.
  • IC-26, also referred to as Methiodon, exhibits opioid-typical effects and side effects, according to the authorities.
  • Police report multiple nonfatal emergencies linked to these substances, including instances where users lost consciousness and required acute medical care.
  • The products are sold through online shops as “research chemicals” and are promoted in internet forums for their intoxicating effects.
  • Officials note that similar substances have been tied to at least seven deaths in Bavaria since late 2024 and warn that milligram-range doses, overdoses, or interactions with medicines, alcohol, or other drugs can be lethal.