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Malaysia grapples with 'zombie vapes' amid rising drug fears

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Drug-laced vape liquids, referred to as 'zombie vapes,' are causing concern in Malaysia following viral videos of users appearing disoriented. Police have made arrests and seized suspected ketamine-laced vape liquids, warning of a growing substance abuse crisis. Authorities fear these products could normalize drug use and pose significant safety risks to users. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses a social issue related to drug use and vaping, but does not present a novel technological development, policy change, or significant industry event.

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Malaysia grapples with 'zombie vapes' amid rising drug fears

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    In Malaysia, drug-laced vape seizures stoke US-like ‘zombie epidemic’ fears

    Viral “zombie vape” videos of young Malaysian men appearing dazed and disoriented after vaping have intensified concern that drug-laced liquids are spreading through the country’s booming e-cigarette market. The clips, shared widely on social media over the past month, showed loc…

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