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Boy in hospital after taking 'Darth Vader' tablet 'Darth Vader' tablet warning from PSNI
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A 14-year-old boy has been treated for kidney failure after taking a drug known as "Darth Vader", the Police Service of Northern Ireland has said. Police have issued a warning over tablets known as "Darth Vaders" after a 14-year-old boy who consumed the drug was treated in hospital.
The boy reportedly consumed "just half of one tablet" in Holywood, County Down, on Saturday, police said. Officers said the boy was "treated for renal failure after reportedly consuming just half of one tablet".
The PSNI have issued a public warning about the tablets which contain an "as yet unidentified" substance. The incident happening in Holywood, County Down, on Saturday. The boy was discharged from hospital on Sunday.
Officers investigating the incident arrested a 17-year-old on Sunday on suspicion of drugs offences. A 17-year-old, who was arrested on suspicion of drugs offences on Sunday, remains in custody.
The older teenager remains in custody and is being questioned about possession of a class A controlled drug, and possession with intent to supply. He is being questioned about possession of a class A controlled drug, and possession with intent to supply.
The PSNI said the tablets were "as yet unidentified" but warned of the "potential dangers" they posed.