Warning over ‘potentially dangerous’ blue pills circulating in Brighton

Police have issued a warning over ‘potentially dangerous’ blue pills circulating in Brighton.
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It comes after a number of people were admitted to the Royal Sussex County Hospital overnight on Friday (June 19), and in the early hours of this morning.

Inspector Lawrence McAndrew said: “We are aware of blue pills circulating in the Brighton area, and we have reason to believe these dangerous tablets may be linked to a number of patients being admitted to hospital.

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“We would like to remind everyone of the dangers of taking unknown pills, and to strongly advise anyone to safely dispose of any of these tablets they may have.”

A number of people were admitted to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in BrightonA number of people were admitted to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton
A number of people were admitted to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton

If anyone has any information regarding these incidents or tablets, please contact Sussex Police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 161 of 20/06.

Alternatively, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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