Police issue warning over drug hoax in the region

It's as someone is impersonating the force.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 6th Feb 2025

We're being warned of a drug hoax that's going around the West Midlands.

It's been reported that someone is impersonating the force to advise on a drug being shared with children called "Strawberry Quick."

Police say that it's "not a genuine message."

School's are currently being made aware and being asked to not share it more widely.

Officers are asking anyone with concerns to contact them on 101.

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