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Monday, 29 June 2015 - 10:01

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Warning issued over dangerous ecstasy pills

The police have released a warning of ecstasy pills circulating in Assen that may contain the dangerous substance PMMA. The police found 18 ecstasy pills after arresting a 16 year old boy during the Assernacht. The polls are red in color and contains the inscription UPS. It is not yet clear whether these pills actually contain PMMA. They have been confiscated and are being examined. The police are also investigating the origin of these pills. PMMA is a very dangerous substance that can lead to overheating, heart palpitations and unconsciousness. In the worst case scenario, these symptoms could result in death.

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