Three linked deaths prompt mystery pill warning

10 Jun 2025 • 1:56 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • The deaths of three men in Plymouth are linked and believed to be drug-related, prompting a police investigation.
  • Two men in their 20s and 30s were found dead at a property on Welbeck Avenue on Saturday, while a third man in his 30s was found dead at a property on North Road East on Sunday.
  • Detective Inspector Michelle Dunn stated that the deaths are believed to be drug-related and are being treated as unexplained.
  • A drug charity in Plymouth, Harbour, issued a warning about blue pills being sold as Valium, advising people not to consume them.
  • Harbour urged people to carry Naloxone, an emergency antidote for overdoses, and advised against using the pills alone, recommending using them with a trusted friend who can call for help.

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