Criminal networks fuelling addiction and profiting from its devastating impact across the United Kingdom (UK) will face stronger barriers to concealing synthetic opioids.

The world’s first detection dogs trained to identify the synthetic opioids nitazenes and fentanyl are now operational at key border crossings, marking a significant step forward for UK border security.

The pioneering K9 Synthetic Opioid Detection Units are helping frontline officers screen postal items, cargo, freight, and courier deliveries for hidden synthetic opioids and other Class A drugs.

Training will be continually refined to stay ahead of evolving threats, matching the sophistication of criminal networks that have previously avoided detection through new production methods and changing scent profiles.

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