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BZP and TFMPP

Relevant information on the drug 1-benzylpiperazine (commonly known as BZP), and 1-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl) piperazine (commonly known as TFMPP).

Last updated 20 November 2025

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Description
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Penalties
Image of the drugs in colourful pills.

1-benzylpiperazine (commonly known as BZP), 1-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)piperazine (commonly known as TFMPP) were listed as Class A controlled drugs in the First Schedule of the Misuse of Drugs Act on 15 November 2010.

Also known as

  • BZP, TFMPP, 'Party Pills'

Description

  • BZP and TFMPP belong to a group of drugs known as piperazines.

  • Both are stimulants of the central nervous system and are known to produce stimulant and hallucinatory effects similar to MDMA, commonly known as 'Ecstasy'.

  • Both BZP and TFMPP are known to be distributed as tablets resembling 'Ecstasy'.

  • They may also be known as "party pills".

Effects and dangers

  • Seizures

  • Vomiting

  • Heavy Sweating

  • Hyperthermia (increased temperature of the body)

  • Tachycardia (increased number of heart beats)

  • Agitation

Penalties

Possession or consumption of BZP and TFMPP:

  • Up to 10 years' imprisonment or $20,000 fine or both

Illegal traffic of BZP and TFMPP:

  • At least 5 years of imprisonment and 5 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 20 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane

Illegal import or export of BZP and TFMPP:

  • At least 5 years of imprisonment and 5 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 30 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane