The batch is suspected to be a 'form of heroin combined with another substance which users will find causes more serious effects than heroin', police say.
A second man has died after taking an 'unusually strong batch' of heroin in North Devon, police have said. The first man died as a result of taking the Class A drug on Friday and a second man, who had been admitted to hospital earlier, died on Saturday night.
What was 'locally thought to be an unusual batch of heroin' circulating in Westward Ho!, Bideford and Barnstaple became known to officers and partner agencies at 5pm on Friday, police said. A major incident was declared, before being stood down on Saturday morning. 'We believe the substance found on Friday has been contained,' said Detective Superintendent Ben Davies.
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