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Ketamine swapped for salt as smugglers exploit Europe loophole in booming market • June 10, 2025, 7:09 AM ET (BBC)
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Also Known As special K • K • CI581 • cat valium • 2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)-cyclohexanone • super acid • jet

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