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Drug Warning
Red Heroin
10-12 days ago a worker from Swindon began to notice people in custody reporting unusual symptoms. They reported blackouts and no memory of occasionally violent and often high risk behaviour.

Following a seizure of drugs by the police, a sample of this 'heroin' was tested and it was identified as Aprazolam with some caffeine in it, the sample contained no heroin at all. This is a benzodiazepine and has the appearance of foundation make up. When 'cooked' it appears almost black, some reports say dark green, some dark red.

This drug, if injected, presents a significant risk of death.

We understand this batch came from a London source.

Information from Addictions Service - Northumberland (Harm Reduction)
2 clients of the Harm Reduction service have allegedly had the following symptoms whilst taking ‘Wiltshire Blues’:

• Collapsing
• Breathlessness
• Blistering in the mouth
• Dry mouth

If anyone experiences the same symptoms from taking this drug, they are advised to seek medical advice.