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Warning over 'green tablet' after people hospitalised in Mid Wales

A number of people have been hospitalised after taking what is believed to be a "bad" batch of ecstasy.

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Dyfed-Powys Police said a number of people have needed treatment in the Builth Wells area after taking a green tablet

The force and Powys Teaching Health Board have issued a warning after a number of people from Builth Wells were admitted to hospital suffering what is believed to be the effects of a bad batch of ecstasy drugs.

Police said following this a number of arrests have been made and seizures of controlled drugs have taken place in the area.

Inspector Brian Jones from Dyfed-Powys Police said: "People were hospitalised after taking what is described as a green tablet. There have been a number of persons arrested as a result of this incident and there have been seizures of controlled drugs in the Brecon and Builth Wells area.

"Our school community police officers are currently raising awareness within high schools around the dangers of taking drugs and we ask anyone with information about the supply or use of controlled drugs to contact the police confidentially through the non-emergency telephone number 101."

Alan Lawrie from Powys Teaching Health Board said: "The health board is issuing a warning to raise awareness of the risks of drug misuse in light of this incident.

"Like any drug, ecstasy can produce unexpected and even dangerous side effects. At its most extreme, ecstasy overdose can cause organ damage due to increased body temperature and may cause death by heat stroke and heart failure.

"The health board urges those who feel unwell after taking drugs to seek medical help immediately."

Anyone wanting to find out more information about drugs or for help and advice can contact confidential Welsh drug and alcohol helpline Dan 24/7 on freephone 0808 808 2234 or by text 81066.

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