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Drugs alert as 16-year-old Shellie Callaghan dies after party Drugs alert as 16-year-old Shellie Callaghan dies after party
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Police have issued a drugs warning after the death of a 16-year-old girl following a house party in Midlothian.Police have issued a drugs warning after the death of a 16-year-old girl following a house party in Midlothian.
The girl, named on social media as Shellie Callaghan, may have had access to "ecstasy type tablets" at the party in Newtongrange, Police Scotland said. Shellie Callaghan, may have had access to "ecstasy type tablets" at the party in Newtongrange, Police Scotland said.
She died at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary after falling ill on Saturday.She died at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary after falling ill on Saturday.
The force said the warning related to "red bugatti veyron and purple ninja turtle" tablets and "strongly urged" people not to take them. The force said the warning related to "red bugatti veyron and purple ninja turtle" tablets and "strongly urged" people not to take them. Inquiries into the death are continuing.
"Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding [the girl's] death are at a very early stage, however one line of inquiry officers are following is that she may have had access to ecstasy type tablets," the police said in a statement. Rebecca Russell, a 19-year-old from Newtongrange, said Shelley was a "lovely girl" who did not deserve what had happened to her.
"Anyone who has taken these tablets is urged to seek immediate medical attention. "She was so kind and really funny, and she really cared about animals as well," she told the BBC.
"Police Scotland's message is clear. There is no safe illegal drug and no safe way to take illegal drugs." "You don't expect it to happen to someone that you know so when it does I think it shocks everyone really."
Ms Russell said young people in the town were concerned after the death.
"I'm really worried because they can pick them up so easily for almost nothing and they don't realise how dangerous they really are," she said.
Ch Insp Matt Paden said: "As inquiries continue into the full circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Shellie Callaghan, dedicated officers from the inquiry team are providing support to her family.
"Officers will also be continuing high visibility patrols over the weekend and the days ahead to provide support and advice to members of the public and the local community.
"Anyone with information or concerns can speak to a local officer, call 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."