Three men have tragically died in a South West city over the weekend, with authorities suspecting that mysterious blue pills circulating on the streets may be the cause. A drug charity based in Plymouth issued a text alert to warn residents about the potential dangers of these pills, believed to be sold as Valium.
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that the three unexplained deaths across Plymouth are likely connected and drug-related, according to reports from PlymouthLive. On Saturday, two men—one in his 20s and another in his 30s—were found deceased at a property on Welbeck Avenue. The next day, a third man in his 30s was discovered dead at a separate location on North Road East.
Following these incidents, Harbour, a charity supporting drug users, sent an urgent automated text warning to the community. The message advised anyone who had purchased or taken the blue pills to refrain from use immediately. It also emphasized the importance of carrying Naloxone, an emergency antidote for opioid overdoses, and urged users not to consume the pills alone. The charity also offered Naloxone distribution and guidance on its administration.
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The text alert read:
“Three people have died following taking blue pills thought to be sold as Valium. If you have bought blue pills, don’t take them. Carry Naloxone. You may need multiple doses. Make sure you have enough Naloxone and that those who you spend time with know how to use it. You can get Naloxone from Harbour. Do not use alone; use with a friend or someone you trust, who will call an ambulance for you.”
Detective Inspector Michelle Dunn commented on the ongoing investigation:
“The deaths are believed to be drugs related and are being treated as linked and unexplained. Our enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are working closely with our partner agencies to do this.”
The families of the deceased men have been informed, though formal identification has yet to be completed. Police and local organizations continue to urge caution as the investigation progresses.