Fake ecstasy deaths warning
Police in Scotland has issued posters warning festival goers of the recent deaths linked to fake ecstasy pills. There have been seven reported death in Scotland linked to the pills.
T in the Park set for drug 'amnesty bins'
Police in Scotland were keen to send out a warning on ecstasy ahead of this weekend's T in the Park music festival.
Seven deaths have been linked to fake ecstasy pills being circulated across Scotland, with an 18-year-old woman dying after taking the tablets.
Drug "amnesty bins" will be available at the entrance to the campsites in Balado, Perth and Kinross where illegal substances can be disposed of without risk of prosecution, police said.
Chief Inspector George MacDonald said: "We want to encourage people to enjoy themselves but our priority is keeping people safe and we want to make them aware of the direct dangers of becoming involved with drugs."
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