Police warn youngsters over spice-laced vapes

VAPES laced with the drug spice have been found in schools leading to kids being taken to hospital, police say.

- STAFF REPORTER

Officers are urging parents to talk to their children about the dangers of using contaminated vapes after the discovery.

Police say there has been an increase in vapes being contaminated with spice in secondary schools - leading to hospitalisations.

Spice is a lab-made drug which mimics the effect of cannabis but with much stronger effects.

It can cause serious side-effects like breathing problems, heart attacks and seizures. Other symptoms include feeling dizzy, vomiting, heart racing, sweating, anxiety and paranoia.

Police in Wiltshire say they are now using a new device to test vapes in schools to check if they have been contaminated.

The force is working with Bath University, Swindon Borough Council and Wiltshire Council to test any suspected contaminated vapes to mitigate any further risks to students.