US EditionContaminated Vapes Send School Children to Hospital
WILTSHIRE, UK, JUL 13 – Wiltshire Police collaborate with local councils and Bath University to identify drug-laced vapes in schools, with 65% of tested vape liquids containing banned substances, officials said.
- Wiltshire Police are testing vapes confiscated from schools for contamination after several cases led to hospital treatment of pupils.
- The crackdown follows a rise in vapes mixed with spice and THC, prompting investigations and cooperation with local councils and the University of Bath.
- Police urge parents to discuss vape dangers with children, stressing they aim to help rather than punish and plan to form a hotspot map of affected communities.
- PCSO Jon Akehurst explained that the effects of spice can vary widely, ranging from vomiting and changes in behavior to serious incidents such as a suspected child seizure.
- This situation highlights ongoing health risks for youth, requiring continued testing and support referrals to services like Connect Wiltshire and UTURN.
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