DGL LDIS Intelligence
Local Drug Information System: Early Warning & Risk Communication
03
Active High-Risk Alerts
112
Agencies Notified (YTD)
84%
Action Implementation Rate
High Risk
Potent Synthetic Opioid (Nitazene) Detection
Issued: 22/01/2026 | ID: LDIS-NW-092
Toxicology reports from two recent fatalities in Blackpool/North DGL indicate the presence of N-Desethyl Isotonitazene. Substance is being sold as 'Oxycodone' tablets. Immediate broadcast to frontline hostels and outreach teams required.
Source: HM Coroner
Locality: North Lancs
Substance: Synthetic Opioid
Action: Distribute Naloxone kits to Zone A & B providers.
Advisory
Spike in Non-Fatal Overdoses (Preston)
Issued: 19/01/2026 | ID: LDIS-NW-088
NWAS (Ambulance) data indicates a 22% rise in call-outs for suspected opioid overdoses in the PR1/PR2 postcode area over the last 72 hours. No fatalities reported yet. Monitoring for cluster activity.
Source: NWAS
Locality: Preston Central
Trend: Non-Fatal OD
Status: Intelligence shared with Police and Public Health.