“People may collapse or drop, foam at the mouth, or experience temporary paralysis,” said the notification.
High Alert is asking for anyone who has heard reports of the substance to notify them anonymously on their report unusual effects page with the alert ID is N20/0018.
A coroner’s report in 2019 found more than 70 deaths in the previous two years are likely to have been caused by synthetic cannabinoids, creating growing concerns among health and addiction experts.
RECOGNISING THE DRUG
– The appearances and effects of synthetic cannabinoids can vary, they are usually described as white, off-white, or yellow/brown powders that are dissolved, sprayed onto dehydrated plant material, and smoked.