Arrests after teen dies from suspected MDMA consumption

Saturday 15 February 2020

Four people have been arrested after a 19-year-old died last night from suspected MDMA use.

Three males and one female aged between 17 and 26 are currently in Police custody in relation to drug supply offences, while a number of addresses are currently being searched.

Police said an ambulance was called at 02:28 this morning, and that they began their investigation into the teenager's death shortly after.

Three other males are currently being treated in hospital for what is believed to be the effects of illegal MDMA use.

Pictured: Four people have been arrested and are being investigated by Police.

Police are warning islanders not to use the Class A drug, which is also known as ecstasy and usually comes in pill form, and urging anyone who has felt unwell after taking it to seek medical help immediately.

They are also urging anyone with more information that can help their investigation to contact them on 612612 or to make an anonymous report via Crimestoppers' online form.

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