Police takes unusual step to warn about dangerous batch of heroin

Wednesday, 16 August 2023 01:00

Wiltshire Police have made the unusual decision to warn people about a dangerous batch of heroin locally.

They issued the following warning at the weekend after some individuals became unwell after using the substance that has been in circulation:

"Urgent warning for heroin users.

"We are taking the unusual step of warning heroin users to be aware of a particularly dangerous contaminated supply of heroin in circulation.

"This follows a number of incidents over the weekend where we have responded to individuals who have become seriously ill because of an unintentional overdose.

"Whilst we do not condone illegal drug use - we have a duty of care to protect those who may face additional risk because of this particularly dangerous supply.

"If you are a heroin user, or you know someone who is - please exercise extreme caution."

The UK Health Security Agency has now taken the lead in dealing with the issue after the warning was issued.

Help and support is available here:

Drug and alcohol services (wiltshire-pcc.gov.uk)

Drug addiction: getting help - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Honest information about drugs | FRANK (talktofrank.com)

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