12/04/2019

Police Warning Over Contaminated Supply Of Cocaine

Police have issued a warning after receiving information about a contaminated supply of cocaine circulating in the County Antrim and County L'Derry areas.

Detective Superintendent Bobby Singleton from the PSNI's Organised Crime Unit said the information suggests that anyone who consumes the drugs could experience serious adverse effects.

He added: "All drugs carry risks and have the potential to be a poison. I'd appeal to anyone with any information on these or other suspected drugs in their community to contact police on the non-emergency number 101."

Details can also be passed anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.



(JG/CM)

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