Police warning about batch of pills circulating in Cumbria
They could cause harm to those using them.
A warning has been issued that a batch of pills may be circulating in Cumbria that could cause harm to those using them.
Police have become aware of reports of small yellow circular pills – potentially with an O, P or D branded on them – being in circulation in the county that could cause overdoses.
The pills are believed to consist of oxycodone, an opioid painkiller only available on prescription.
Officers, are urging those who are using or considering using substances that are illegal or have not been prescribed to them to consider the potential consequences.
They're also asking anyone who is aware of someone using such pills outside of a prescription to make those people aware of this warning and the risks.