Mark Dygdon and Rodrigo Castro have been charged with conspiring to distribute approximately seven tons of gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) in New York City. The substance, known by street names such as Blue Nitro and Revivarant, is associated with euphoric and sedative effects.
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Two men charged with distributing large quantities of gamma-butyrolactone in NYC
Two individuals, Mark Dygdon and Rodrigo Castro, face charges for allegedly conspiring to distribute seven tons of gamma-butyrolactone in New York City. The drug is known for its euphoric and sedative effects.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'flood'
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Two men charged with flooding NYC with 1 million doses of date rape drug
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Two men charged with distributing large quantities of gamma-butyrolactone in NYC