Overview
- Police received reports on Friday, March 20, that several adults from Middlesbrough, Stockton and Hartlepool required hospital treatment after taking Zopiclone.
- Officers said the patients suffered what are believed to be significant adverse effects linked to the drug.
- A 65-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class C drugs, questioned by officers, and released on conditional bail.
- Cleveland Police advise that Zopiclone should be taken only when prescribed and warn the public not to accept it if offered.
- Anyone with information is asked to call Cleveland Police on 101 quoting reference 052547 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.