Appeal after teen found unresponsive from 'herbal ecstasy'

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Friday, 4 August 2017 07:50

By Iveren McCallion

We are being warned about the circulation of a drug popular with young experimental users.

It follows the separate discoveries of two teenagers after taking Salvia, a psychoactive drug also known as "herbal ecstasy".

A member of the public found a 14 year-old vomiting and palpitating on Wednesday.

A boy was found the same day by an off-duty nurse who had to revive him.

It's believed he'd been using the same drug.

Police who are investigating both incidents are appealing for anyone with information on who is dealing Salvia to speak to them.

A spokesperson said, "We want to prevent this happening again, but we need your help with it."

To give information dial 101, or to do so anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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