20/06/2005
Police warn of drug danger after 'snowball' death
A 26-year-old man has died after allegedly taking an unknown number of ‘snowball’ ecstasy tablets.
Police in Lisburn have warned members of the public to be on the alert for the tablets which carry a ‘Snowball’ motif.
It is understood that the man admitted himself to hospital in Lisburn on Sunday apparently after taking the pills.
A number of other people have been admitted to hospital for treatment after reportedly experiencing symptoms that could include changes to their heart rate, a feeling that they could collapse, drowsiness or a desire to sleep.
Anyone suffering from any of these symptoms is advised to immediately seek medical treatment.
(CD/SP)
Police in Lisburn have warned members of the public to be on the alert for the tablets which carry a ‘Snowball’ motif.
It is understood that the man admitted himself to hospital in Lisburn on Sunday apparently after taking the pills.
A number of other people have been admitted to hospital for treatment after reportedly experiencing symptoms that could include changes to their heart rate, a feeling that they could collapse, drowsiness or a desire to sleep.
Anyone suffering from any of these symptoms is advised to immediately seek medical treatment.
(CD/SP)
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