Scarborough drug warning: Valium laced with Rohypnol turns users' mouths blue

A warning has been issued after an increase people overdosing on street Valium in North Yorkshire.
A warning has been issued about street Valium laced with Rohypnol.A warning has been issued about street Valium laced with Rohypnol.
A warning has been issued about street Valium laced with Rohypnol.

Police, Yorkshire Ambulance Service and local health authorities are reporting a rise in calls for help from people who have taken the drug in the Scarborough area.

The drug has been found to be laced with Rohypnol, which is causing the user’s mouth and tongue to turn blue in colour.

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North Yorkshire Police today issued the warning after some who have taken the drug needed hospital treatment.

They are urging others to avoid the drugs at all costs.

Anyone with any information can pass it on anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800555 111 or contact North Yorkshire Police on 101.