Police Warn of Possible Contaminated Drugs After 7 People Taken to Hospital

Published on June 29, 2024

Seven people have been taken to hospital after taking the sleeping medication Zopiclone, prompting concerns over a “potential contaminated batch.” Cleveland Police said it had received reports on Friday of the adults being taken to North Tees General Hospital in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham. The force is also investigating the death of one man thought to have taken Zopiclone. The force said: “Officers are warning drug users of a potentially contaminated batch which could cause significant illness or lead to an overdose.” Zopiclone, usually used to treat insomnia, takes around an hour to work and helps users to fall asleep faster and stop waking in the night....

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