POLICE and health board officials are warning local communities after two young men from south Gwynedd fell seriously ill after taking what are thought to be ‘Pink Teddy Bear’ ecstasy tablets.

The two were admitted to hospital after taking the tablets at a party, with one of the men being admitted to intensive care.

District sergeant Matt Geddes from Porthmadog Police Station has confirmed a local investigation is now taking place into where the drugs came from.

He said: “Last weekend two young men from the south Gwynedd area were admitted to hospital after taking what are thought to be ‘Pink Teddy Bear’ ecstasy tablets at a party.

"One was extremely ill and admitted to intensive care. Fortunately both have recovered and are now home with their respective families. From our initial enquiries we believe they may have taken the illegal Class A Controlled Drug ecstasy, although an investigation is on-going to confirm this.

“The family of the, initially, extremely-ill young man are hugely grateful for the medical care their son received and relieved the outcome is positive, however they’d hate to see other families going through the same pain and so are fully supportive of what we are trying to do and in warning people and identifying the suppliers."

As a result of an investigation into an incident, police have arrested two youths.

Inspector Dewi Jones said; “As a result of ongoing investigation into this matter a warrant was executed under the Misuse of Drugs Act in Penrhyndeudraeth and a quantity of controlled drugs were seized. Two male youths have been arrested and are currently in custody.”

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