Surge in UK deaths from man-made drug coming from shadowy labs in China and India

Deaths from spice more than doubled in 2025 (Picture: Getty Images)

A man-made drug coming from labs in China and India are causing a surge in deaths in the UK.

Deaths from synthetic cannabinoids, known as Spice, more than doubled in 2025 in England and Wales, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show.

Experts warned that the dangerous drug is being imported from China and India, often in ‘Do It Yourself’ kits whi...