Heroin batch linked to anthrax

The HSE has issued an alert to health staff and drug services over fears that heroin contaminated with anthrax may have found its way to Ireland.

Heroin batch linked to anthrax

The warning was sent out following reports that cases of anthrax have now spread from continental Europe to Scotland.

Ireland traditionally has a close connection with Scotland in terms of supplies of heroin.

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