'Ecstasy' tablet warning for Rockness revellers
Police Scotland has issued a timely warning about the dangers of two different tablets being sold as ‘ecstasy’ tablets with RockNess just about to get underway.
The first tablet is white and has a ‘Mitsubishi’ logo imprinted on it. The pill has been analysed and contains the potentially dangerous chemicals, 5IT or AMT.
The second tablet is yellow with a star logo imprinted on it and contains the toxic stimulants, PMA or PMMA. It is similar in appearance to the ‘Rockstar’ tablet.
Both these tablets are being sold as ‘ecstasy’ and are known to be circulating in Glasgow.
The dangerous chemicals identified within both these pills have previously been known to cause users to suffer serious adverse reactions. They are unstable, unpredictable and potentially dangerous.
Detective Sergeant Michael Miller said: "These two types of tablets are not covered by any form of quality control. Forensic tests carried out recently on ecstasy tablets have shown that they contain a cocktail of different substances.
"Any time someone takes an ecstasy tablet, they are gambling with their life. I would strongly advise people to avoid such pills and report any information to the police. My message is clear - drugs are dangerous – don’t take them."
Councillor Jaci Douglas, chair of the Badenoch and Strathspey Drug and Alcohol Forum, said: "It’s always a concern when there is a possibility people could be taking such drugs without knowing what is in them as they can have extremely dangerous and unpredictable affects.
"At RockNess if someone wants to talk about their drug and alcohol concerns, Crew 2000 will be running the welfare service and they, or the local volunteers, can offer help and advice.
"Of course as at any time, if someone feels unwell or notices others becoming unwell they should seek medical assistance immediately."
