A leading Dutch drug and mental health institute has issued a “Red Alert” over ecstasy pills shaped like the head of US President Donald Trump, warning that the tablets could be potentially lethal. The Trimbos Institute said on Friday (Aug 28) that several of the pills had recently been submitted to a network of drug-testing centres in the Netherlands, where users can have substances checked before taking them.“Absolutely do not use these pills,” the institute warned.Images released by Trimbos showed tablets featuring a depiction of Trump’s head on one side. The other side carried the markings “NL” and “Trump”, separated by a vertical line. The pills were found in at least green and yellow colours.Warning over dangerous chemicalAccording to the institute, the tablets contain a high concentration of para-methoxymethamphetamine, or PMMA, a substance chemically similar to MDMA, the main active ingredient in ecstasy.Trimbos warned that PMMA can take longer to produce an effect than MDMA. That delay could prompt users to take additional pills, believing the first dose had not worked, increasing the risk of a potentially fatal overdose.The institute said use of the tablets “can lead to overheating with possibly deadly consequences.”Despite the warning, Trimbos spokesperson Anniek Groothuis said there had been no confirmed reports so far of serious illness or deaths linked to the Trump-shaped pills.“We do not know of any victims where PMMA was found in their blood,” she told The Associated Press.Ecstasy remains illegal in the Netherlands, although its use is widespread, particularly in clubs and at music festivals. A Dutch government report published in 2024 estimated that around 550,000 people had used the drug during the year.The pills are also not appearing for the first time. In 2017, German police seized thousands of orange ecstasy tablets moulded in the shape of Trump’s head.

Dutch health institute Trimbos has issued a “Red Alert” over Trump-shaped ecstasy pills containing high levels of PMMA, warning they could cause overheating and potentially deadly consequences.

A leading Dutch drug and mental health institute has issued a “Red Alert” over ecstasy pills shaped like the head of US President Donald Trump, warning that the tablets could be potentially lethal. The Trimbos Institute said on Friday (Aug 28) that several of the pills had recently been submitted to a network of drug-testing centres in the Netherlands, where users can have substances checked before taking them. “Absolutely do not use these pills,” the institute warned. Images released by Trimbos showed tablets featuring a depiction of Trump’s head on one side. The other side carried the markings “NL” and “Trump”, separated by a vertical line. The pills were found in at least green and yellow colours. Warning over dangerous chemical According to the institute, the tablets contain a high concentration of para-methoxymethamphetamine, or PMMA, a substance chemically similar to MDMA, the main active ingredient in ecstasy. Trimbos warned that PMMA can take longer to produce an effect than MDMA. That delay could prompt users to take additional pills, believing the first dose had not worked, increasing the risk of a potentially fatal overdose. The institute said use of the tablets “can lead to overheating with possibly deadly consequences.” Despite the warning, Trimbos spokesperson Anniek Groothuis said there had been no confirmed reports so far of serious illness or deaths linked to the Trump-shaped pills. “We do not know of any victims where PMMA was found in their blood,” she told The Associated Press. Ecstasy remains illegal in the Netherlands, although its use is widespread, particularly in clubs and at music festivals. A Dutch government report published in 2024 estimated that around 550,000 people had used the drug during the year. The pills are also not appearing for the first time. In 2017, German police seized thousands of orange ecstasy tablets moulded in the shape of Trump’s head.

Dutch health institute Trimbos has issued a “Red Alert” over Trump-shaped ecstasy pills containing high levels of PMMA, warning they could cause overheating and potentially deadly consequences.

Trump-shaped ecstasy pills trigger ‘Red Alert’ in Netherlands: ‘Absolutely do not use’

Associate nations, including Scotland and the Netherlands, have come down hard on the ICC for the lack of communication and clarity on the revised ODI World Cup format. The ICC revamped the structure just 15 months before the showpiece event in Africa next year, introducing a Super Series Stage. In that, the 12th, 13th and 14th-ranked qualifying teams in a tri-series will compete for just one place in the second round of the World Cup, where 12 teams will be divided into two groups. &nbsp;Following the format-changing announcement from the ICC, Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB, the Netherlands Cricket Board) held two meetings with the apex body seeking official written communication on the changes and greater clarity on the processes involved. Upon receiving no response from the ICC two weeks since their last catch-up on the matter, the two associate boards, among others, jointly released a statement, terming the development ‘disappointing and disrespectful’.<h2>‘Setback to Associate Member Cricket’</h2>Both Cricket Scotland and the KNCB fear the new structure will limit meaningful match time for associate nations just as cricket aims to expand globally. While reaffirming their willingness to work constructively with the ICC, the boards voiced deep alarm over the nature of the decision and the lack of consultation.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/odi-world-cup-2027-kagiso-rabada-sure-of-co-host-south-africa-defending-the-fortress-1786341501382">ODI World Cup 2027: Kagiso Rabada sure of co-host South Africa ‘defending the fortress’</a> &nbsp;"These changes represent a setback to Associate Member cricket and risk undermining the progress made in recent years to grow the global game," the two boards said.&nbsp; &nbsp;"At a time when cricket is seeking to expand its reach, attract new audiences and strengthen its position on the international sporting landscape, reducing meaningful opportunities for emerging nations sends entirely the wrong message. &nbsp;"Cricket Scotland and the KNCB remain fully committed to working constructively with the ICC and fellow Members to strengthen the global game. However, we have significant concerns about both the impact of these changes and the process through which they have been introduced. &nbsp;"Following the announcement of the changes, Cricket Scotland, KNCB and other Associate Members met twice with the ICC, seeking official written communication on the changes and greater clarity around the processes involved. We also requested positive action to strengthen future operational decision-making and an invitation to bilateral planning meetings with Full Members. Since the second meeting more than two weeks ago, there has been no further response from the ICC, which is disappointing and disrespectful given the significance of the issues raised,” the statement read. &nbsp;Meanwhile, the captains of Namibia, Netherlands and Scotland also expressed their reservations on the format change last month, through a statement released by the World Cricketers' Association, cricket's global player union. The Namibia Cricket chair, Rudi van Vuuren, also said that following such changes, the players will put the revised World Cup schedule into context, prioritising T20 as the format for growth.&nbsp;

Cricket Scotland and the KNCB slam the ICC for a lack of response and clarity on radical 2027 ODI World Cup format changes, labelling the silence "disrespectful". 

Associate nations, including Scotland and the Netherlands, have come down hard on the ICC for the lack of communication and clarity on the revised ODI World Cup format. The ICC revamped the structure just 15 months before the showpiece event in Africa next year, introducing a Super Series Stage. In that, the 12th, 13th and 14th-ranked qualifying teams in a tri-series will compete for just one place in the second round of the World Cup, where 12 teams will be divided into two groups. Following the format-changing announcement from the ICC, Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB, the Netherlands Cricket Board) held two meetings with the apex body seeking official written communication on the changes and greater clarity on the processes involved. Upon receiving no response from the ICC two weeks since their last catch-up on the matter, the two associate boards, among others, jointly released a statement, terming the development ‘disappointing and disrespectful’. ‘Setback to Associate Member Cricket’ Both Cricket Scotland and the KNCB fear the new structure will limit meaningful match time for associate nations just as cricket aims to expand globally. While reaffirming their willingness to work constructively with the ICC, the boards voiced deep alarm over the nature of the decision and the lack of consultation. Also read| ODI World Cup 2027: Kagiso Rabada sure of co-host South Africa ‘defending the fortress’ "These changes represent a setback to Associate Member cricket and risk undermining the progress made in recent years to grow the global game," the two boards said. "At a time when cricket is seeking to expand its reach, attract new audiences and strengthen its position on the international sporting landscape, reducing meaningful opportunities for emerging nations sends entirely the wrong message. "Cricket Scotland and the KNCB remain fully committed to working constructively with the ICC and fellow Members to strengthen the global game. However, we have significant concerns about both the impact of these changes and the process through which they have been introduced. "Following the announcement of the changes, Cricket Scotland, KNCB and other Associate Members met twice with the ICC, seeking official written communication on the changes and greater clarity around the processes involved. We also requested positive action to strengthen future operational decision-making and an invitation to bilateral planning meetings with Full Members. Since the second meeting more than two weeks ago, there has been no further response from the ICC, which is disappointing and disrespectful given the significance of the issues raised,” the statement read. Meanwhile, the captains of Namibia, Netherlands and Scotland also expressed their reservations on the format change last month, through a statement released by the World Cricketers' Association, cricket's global player union. The Namibia Cricket chair, Rudi van Vuuren, also said that following such changes, the players will put the revised World Cup schedule into context, prioritising T20 as the format for growth.

Cricket Scotland and the KNCB slam the ICC for a lack of response and clarity on radical 2027 ODI World Cup format changes, labelling the silence "disrespectful".&nbsp;

'Disrespectful': Netherlands, Scotland slam ICC over silence on ODI World Cup format changes

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Trump-shaped ecstasy pills trigger ‘Red Alert’ in Netherlands: ‘Absolutely do not use’

Netherlands, Scotland slam ICC over silence on ODI World Cup format changes