Three dead in new street pill craze danger
Mystery batch of drugs kills Ayr trio
A deadly new pill may have claimed the lives of three people in Ayr.
The shock deaths of two men and a woman are being probed by detectives, we can reveal.
Addictions specialists at NHS Ayrshire & Arran have been involved trying to find out more about the deadly ” street blues.”
The killer batch is thought to be a small white pill with the number 10 emblazoned on it. A 23- year- old woman died suddenly in Victoria Street. A fisherman of 31 dropped dead in Churchhill Tower close to the harbour. And a 32- year old man was found dead in Lochside Road. The three are not thought to have been known to each other.
A Police Scotland spokesman confirmed: “One line of enquiry is that the deaths may be drug related but there is nothing to suggest that they are linked in any way.”
It is understood toxicology results are still awaited to confirm exact causes of death. But none are being classed as “suspicious” at the time. Health specialists are also seeking information on Cotton Candy Carnage, a legal high now now being taken in the area but not involved in the deaths.
Described an an “extra strong” herbal incense blend, it costs just £ 5 a gram and easily available over the internet as a so- called legal high.
One user said it had a feeling of lightness of mind, “smells like bubblegum in the packet and when smoked gives a non invading sweet sugary aroma.”
NHS Ayrshire Health director Iona Colvin has been made aware of the deaths.
She said: “There have been recent reports that a drug referred to as ‘ street valium’ may be in circulation.
“Taking drugs and medicines which are not prescribed by a clinician can have a devastating impact on a person’s health.
“NHS Ayrshire & Arran would always advise people to refrain from taking any drug or medicine not specifically prescribed to them by a clinician. People can get help and advice from their family doctor or their local Addiction Service if they are concerned about drugs
“The local Alcohol and Drug Partnerships are working hard to
reduce the number of drug- related deaths and this is a key priority as part of their new alcohol and drug strategies.”
The deaths in Ayr have all taken place within the last six weeks.
The young female succumbed on polling day, May 5