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Tablet disposal urged after eight sudden deaths in Northern Ireland

A police investigation in to the sudden deaths of eight people in Northern Ireland has prompted safety calls by drug addiction workers.

Those who died were all in their 20s and 30s, and police are investigating whether the deaths are linked to drugs.

The chief medical officer said those who took the green-coloured tablets may have believed they were taking ecstasy.

Staff who work with addicts have appealed to people to safely dispose of any tablets they are suspicious of.

The deaths have all occurred recently, with seven taking place in Belfast and one in the north west of Northern Ireland.

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Source: BBC

Posted by Andy on 06/29 at 05:32 PM in
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