Police warn of rogue batch of drugs in Salisbury after woman found dead
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Version 0 of 1. Police have issued a warning about a dangerous batch of drugs after a 36-year-old was found dead in a car park. Emergency crews were called to Culver Street in Salisbury on Friday evening after there were reports a woman had collapsed. Wiltshire police said the woman was pronounced dead at the scene and believe the deceased may have taken a quantity of contaminated heroin. DS Guy Williams said an investigation into the death was ongoing before giving an urgent warning to drug users in the area.“I would of course urge everyone to steer well clear of any illegal drug use but following this tragic incident, we have concerns that there may be a quantity of contaminated heroin in our community which could have the potential to lead to further illness or death,” he said. “We would like to reassure the local community that we are carrying out a detailed and robust investigation following this death and enquiries will be continuing. “If anyone has any information on this incident, or is able to help us with inquiries to establish where these drugs have come from, please call us on 101 immediately. All information we receive will be treated in the strictest confidence. “Alternatively, information can be given to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.” |