Belfast city centre officers have now administered Naloxone to 25 people following a suspected overdose of illicit drugs
A large quantity of pills have been seized by police as a warning over poly-drug use was issued following overdoses in Belfast.
On Wednesday, police and the Public Health Agency issued a warning of the dangers of drug misuse following the searches which lead to the seizures. Superintendent Ford said: “It is important to recognise that drug and alcohol use can be symptoms of underlying societal problems and that law enforcement is only one aspect of our collaborative response. As a Police Service we will continue to play our part to prevent the importation and supply of illicit and counterfeit drugs by proactively investigating those Organised Crime Groups who supply them.
Kevin Bailey, Regional Lead for Drugs and Alcohol at the Public Health Agency, added: “Drug and alcohol use is sadly an all too common issue and all drugs, whether illegal drugs or prescription medication, carry risks. The risk of overdose increases when you mix any drugs. Most fatal overdoses involve the use of more than one type of drug, and any combination of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, illicit drugs and alcohol can be dangerous.
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