POLICE have issued an urgent warning to heroin users in the area to be aware of a contaminated supply in ciruculation.

Over the weekend, police have attended several incidents in Chippenham and Devizes area, where heroin users have become seriously ill due to an unintentional overdose.

A police spokesperson has said: "Whilst we do no condone illegal drug use, we have a duty of care to protect those who may face additional risk because of this particularly dangerous supply.
"If you are a heroin user, or you know someone who is - please exercise extreme caution."

Help and support is available here:
Drug and alcohol support services: https://crowd.in/XG8eFm
NHS: https://crowd.in/nrjyCJ
TALK TO FRANK: https://crowd.in/cuGH0T

 



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