Warning over ‘bad batch’ of ecstasy as three hospitalised

DRUG users have been warned a “bad batch” of ecstasy may be in circulation after at least three people needed hospital treatment after taking suspect tablets.

The consequences of taking the ecstasy could be fatal in severe cases, according to a HSE expert on addiction. Medical professionals in the south have been told to be on the alert for patients presenting with “severe symptoms” after several people attended the emergency department of South Tipperary General Hospital in Clonmel during the past week.

Gardaí are investigating the incidents, which the HSE said are believed to be related to a “strong batch of ecstasy”.