Illegal importers of ‘date rape’ drug warned of serious consequences

Be warned: There are serious consequences for illegally importing 1,4 Butanediol - commonly known as bute, a harmful substance that is linked to sexual assaults and overdoses.
Earlier this year, bute was defined as a border controlled drug. This change means those convicted of illegally importing bute will face a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
More than 4200 litres of bute have been seized in Sydney following the change in legislation.
Australian law enforcement has reported escalating harm resulting from bute, which can be used as a substitute for the illegal drug gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB).
Bute is an industrial chemical used to produce plastics and can cause significant danger if consumed. The concerns of law enforcement agencies are rising because of reports bute is being increasingly linked to sexual assaults, as well as overdoses.
To read more visit: www.afp.gov.au/news-centre/media-release/illegal-importers-date-rape-drug-warned-serious-consequences