The Dark Side of Counterfeit "Space Oil" The arrest of a man in Hong Kong and the seizure of HK$42 million worth of "space oil" by customs officials have raised more questions than answers about the booming illicit market for this counterfeit substance.
On the surface, it appears to be another high profile bust in the ongoing war against organized crime. However, digging deeper reveals a complex web of deception that threatens public health and safety.
The Pervasive Problem of Counterfeit Medications "Space oil," a colloquial term for etomidate, is a legitimate anesthetic medication used in hospitals.