Police Warn of Possible Contaminated Drugs After 7 People Taken to Hospital

The adults admitted to hospital on Friday had all taken Zopiclone, which treats severe insomnia.
Police Warn of Possible Contaminated Drugs After 7 People Taken to Hospital
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Seven people have been taken to hospital after taking the sleeping medication Zopiclone, prompting concerns over a “potential contaminated batch.”

Cleveland Police said it had received reports on Friday of the adults being taken to North Tees General Hospital in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham.