A warning has been issued about red, white and blue coloured pills circulating across Carlisle and Wigton police fear may “cause harm to those using them”.

On Saturday, February 15, Cumbria Police releases a statement warning people to be vigilant following reports of red and white pills believed to be pregabalin.

There were also reports of blue pills of an unknown substance, which are having adverse effects on users.  

In their statement, Cumbria Police said: “Officers urge those who are using or considering using substances that are illegal or have not been prescribed to them to consider the potential consequences.

“Buying drugs illegally also means there are no guarantees what the drugs bought may actually contain.”

Cumbria Police is also appealing for anyone who may have information about the sale for the pills to come forward.

They added: “Cumbria Police would ask anyone who is aware of someone using such pills outside of a prescription to make those people aware of this warning and the risks.

“If you are worried someone you are with may be overdosing, try to stay calm, stay with the person, ring 999 immediately and follow instructions given to you.

“Police are appealing for anyone with information about such sales of prescription drugs to come forward with information.”

Anyone with information about drugs supply is asked to contact police on 101 or report online here.

Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers, completely anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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