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Warning issued over harmful pills

Federica Bedendo
BBC News, North East and Cumbria
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Police said the pills had been circulating in Carlisle and Wigton and that users were at risk

A warning has been issued over harmful pills causing "adverse effects".

Cumbria Police said it had received reports of red and white pills, believed to be pregabalin - a drug for epilepsy and anxiety - and blue pills of an "unknown substance" being taken illegally.

The force said the batch had been circulating in Carlisle and Wigton.

A spokesman said: "Police would ask anyone who is aware of someone using such pills outside of a prescription to make them aware of this warning and the risks."

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