Devastating Drug Sold at Lowest Price: Shipments. of Acetic Anhydride An alarming, increase in the use of heroin hasbeen noted in Shang-hal, it was learned from authoritative sources on Thursday. The power ful drug is being sold at the lowest price ever. and it appeals to narcotic Addiets also because of the ease with which it can be taken—-no hypodermic syringe Is necessary and the drug can be smoked, mixed with tobacco. ina simple manner defying detection The white powder may be procured by addicts in many Shanghai alleyways, and it 1s dispensed so quickly and furtively that it is well-nigh possible for the various authorities to cope with the traMe. For a mere 20 cents a small amount of the drug can be purchased—usually mixed with ealfeine. © The pure preparation brings about. $18-$20 an ounce, like: wise'a razord low price, There are three ways in which heroin is used by addicts here. First. there is the old-fashioned injection by means of a hypodermic needle, in which case the drug is usually mixed With cocaine, Then there ig. the method of placing a small quantity of the white powder on a piece of alcohol are being smuggled for the manufacture of the drug.
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