A number of live events have issued fresh drug advice following the death of two fans at Portmouth's Mutiny Festival.
A number of people were taken ill at the weekend, while two attendees – aged just 18 and 20 respectively – passed away after taking illegal substances.
Super-strength 'Punisher' pills have been linked to these incidents, with a number of festivals issuing fresh advice to attendees.
ALERT: Silver Bar and Silver Audi tablets in circulation with many different batches, some 4x more MDMA inside than others. Name, reputation and appearance of a tablet can't be trusted – always test. #TimeToTest #lovesavestheday pic.twitter.com/5xXWJAFQUY
— Love Saves The Day (@LSTDBristol) May 27, 2018
ALERT: Pink heart pill tested yesterday in Bristol city centre. Sold as ecstasy but found to contain n-methyl pentylone, 100mg. This is a v high dose of this unpleasant, long-lasting stimulant. If you are at @LSTDbristol & are feeling unwell, please seek welfare or medical staff. pic.twitter.com/okCETdTdkk
— The Loop (@WeAreTheLoopUK) May 26, 2018
No doubt you have seen in the press about two very sad tragedies at a festival over the weekend.
There is a VERY strong batch of pills in circulation, with strength over 330mg. These tablets, along with others, can result in death. Please act responsibly & look after each other. pic.twitter.com/rfY1XixtCF
— Parklife (@Parklifefest) May 29, 2018
Mutiny Festival cancelled its second day out of respect to those who died. In a statement, Hampshire Police said:
"The deaths are being treated as separate incidents at this stage. They are not being treated as suspicious but inquiries are being made to determine the circumstances of what happened in each case."
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