Warning issued to Londoners as two people die after taking 'blue pills'
Londoners have been told not to take any 'blue pills' after two people died over the bank holiday weekend.
According to Ealing Council, they died after taking the unidentified blue drug together in Southall, West London.
Following their deaths, the council is issuing a warning to anyone who may have the drugs in possession.
A statement from Ealing Council urged: "Please remember, there is no way of knowing what is in any pill or drug that is bought illegally, or how your body will react.
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— Ealing Council (@EalingCouncil) May 27, 2025
"If you, or anyone you are with, starts to feel unwell after taking any pill or drug, go to your nearest Accident and Emergency department or call 999.
"Always seek medical attention and do not try to sleep it off or drink lots of water."
According to the Metro, while the blue pills have not yet been confirmed, experts have shared that similar cases in the UK involve harmful synthetic substances.
Drug harm reduction group, Mandrake, from Manchester Metropolitan University shared that the drug had impacted the city and led to several deaths.
They warned that the drug is being mis-sold as MDMA and contains synthetic cathinones, which are designed to mimic a psychoactive drug known as khat used in Africa.
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But the lab-made drug is understood to be a much stronger version that makes users feel hyper, alert or euphoric.
However, it can also cause overheating, heart problems, paranoia or death.
Authorities are asking that anyone who may be in possession of the unknown pills avoid taking them.
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