Ecstasy

Ecstasy is a recreational drug, also known as MDMA, that acts as a stimulant and hallucinogen. It is commonly trafficked and sold illegally in tablet form.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to a major international drug smuggling operation involving a pilot and the discovery of novelty-shaped pills.

Latest on Ecstasy

• Malaysia arrests second pilot linked to Jakarta Ecstasy pills smuggling
• Dutch health institute issues 'red alert' over Trump-shaped ecstasy pills
• Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia with 70,000 Ecstasy pills after drug-fuelled flight
• allegedly smuggling more than 70,000 Ecstasy tablets in his suitcase

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