Be wary of the deadly risks of ‘ice’
REFRAIN from using methamphetamine because of the high health risks associated with the drug that can result in a loss of life, warns Fiji Police Force.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime Mesake Waqa said the methamphetamine, which was circulated around the country, was a stimulant that speeds up the body’s system in the form of a pill or powder.
“Methamphetamine is highly addictive, causing agitation, increased heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, body temperature, anxiety, and paranoia,” he said.
“Crystal methamphetamine resembles glass fragments and is an illegally altered version of the prescription drug that is cooked with over-the-counter drugs in meth labs.
“High doses may cause convulsions, cardiovascular collapse, stroke, or even death.”
He said the Fiji Police Force has taken the recent seizures of methamphetamine in the West and Southern divisions seriously, and has advised the members of the public that methamphetamine use can result in a variety of adverse outcomes and deaths.
“Tests have also indicated the presence of other cutting agents, which pose a high health risk to users.
“The Fiji Police is concerned about the health risks associated with the production of this synthetic drug, which is the final product of a chemical process involving various chemical compounds, some of which are dangerous, and yet local dealers are exploiting the vulnerable users for financial gain.”
Members of the public are also requested to contact Crime Stoppers at 919 if they know any information in relation to drug activities in their communities and neighbourhoods.