Drugs seized

Police in Foyle seized a large quantity of a suspected harmful substances believed to be ‘legal highs’ following a search of premises in the City yesterday, Thursday, May 31, estimated to be worth around £15,000.

It is suspected that substances touted as ‘legal highs’ do contain dangerous substances which are harmful to human health and potentially have dangerous psychological side effects.

Police would advise the public not to use ‘legal highs’ under any circumstances due to the side effects it can engender and would urge people to seek medical advice immediately.

Neighbourhood Sergeant Ray Wilson said the community have told us they are worried about ‘legal highs’ being available to young people.

“The issue of legal highs is very concerning and indeed the term ‘legal high’ makes people think taking them is safe when the reality is, they can be extremely dangerous. People just don’t know what is in these substances or the effects it will have. Some of the items we seized contain the warning, ‘not for human consumption’. I would urge anyone who uses these substances to really think about the harm they are causing to themselves,” he said.

Anyone with information about the supply of drugs or suspected harmful substances should contact police directly.