Nitschke claims police are harassing euthanasia supporters

Adelaide’s so-called Dr Death Philip Nitschke claims police are harassing members of his euthanasia group Exit International.

Five members of Exit International claim they have been raided by West Australian Police.

It is understood detectives were searching for banned suicide drug Nembutal, which is often sourced from Mexico, and those importing the drug can face criminal charges.

But voluntary euthanasia campaigner Dr Philip Nitschke says police were cruel and heavy handed to target the elderly.

“The word has spread to all of our members, not only in Western Australia but in other states, people are concerned about who is going to be next in this campaign,” Dr Nitschke said.

He has sent an email to 14,000 followers instructing them to only provide officers with their name and address.

“If the police have a search warrant - and they have in the four instances so far - you’ll have to let them into your house, but don’t just chit chat or have a conversation, say the absolute minimum,” Mr Nitschke said.

He said some material was seized at one property and charges could be laid.

It comes as a senior Perth doctor asks the Medical watchdog to strip Dr Nitscke of his licence.