Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Thaker Hafid
Ref: 2015-0192
Date: 8 May 2015
Coroner: Andrew Barkley
Area: Cardiff & the Vale of Glamorgan
Responses identified: 0 / 1
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The free availability and high potency/toxicity of the unlicensed 'designer drug' Acetylfentanyl, sold over the internet, poses a significant risk of future deaths.
Date
8 May 2015
56-day deadline
3 Jul 2015 est.
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
The free availability and high potency/toxicity of the unlicensed 'designer drug' Acetylfentanyl, sold over the internet, poses a significant risk of future deaths.
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(1) Post Mortem testing on blood taken from the deceased found the presence of Acetylfentanyl (opioid analgesic drug more potent than heroin or morphine and fentanyl) and is not licensed for medicinal use and has only been sold illegally as a “designer drug”. This drug is being marketed legally and is available over the internet. The evidence in this case indicated that the deceased had ordered it with a view to weaning himself off heroin. Such is the potency/toxicity of this drug and the apparent free availability of it, it is likely that further deaths may occur due to it’s use. It is believed that this was the first known death in the UK caused by or contributed to by this drug. 2
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Investigation and inquest
On the 16th February 2015 I commenced an investigation into the death of Thaker Jamal Hafid. The investigation concluded at the end of an inquest on the 6th May 2015. The conclusion of the inquest was “Drugs Related”.
Circumstances of the death
The deceased was found unresponsive by his wife on the floor of his study room on the morning of the 9th February 2015. He was known to abuse drugs and drugs paraphernalia was found in the room with him. He was confirmed deceased at the scene.
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Report details
- Reference
- 2015-0192
- Date of report
- 8 May 2015
- Coroner
- Andrew Barkley
- Coroner area
- Cardiff & the Vale of Glamorgan
Responses identified
Responses identified
0 of 1
1 response not yet linked
Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 3 Jul 2015 (estimated).
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- Advisory Council for the Misuse of Drugs