Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police
Police are aware and are investigating the circumstances after a number of people have been taken ill in and around the Camden area today (Monday, 3 March).
We are aware of nine cases and believe that all of these people have fallen ill after taking a substance believed to be heroin. At this time, there have been no fatalities but we continue to monitor the situation.
Working alongside our partners, including the local council, enquiries are underway to establish if these drugs are the cause of these people being taken ill.
There have been no arrests and enquiries are ongoing.
Public safety is our priority and our advice remains that people should not buy, sell or consume illegal drugs – they are illegal and the trade is not regulated, so there are always very serious risks associated with taking these substances.