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'Drugs bag' dumped outside school | 'Drugs bag' dumped outside school |
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A bag containing about 500 suspected ecstasy tablets has been found outside a west Belfast primary school. | |
The tablets, which were pink in colour, were found by a woman walking past St Luke's, Twinbrook, shortly after 1400 BST on Saturday. | |
It is believed the bag was dumped after a police operation against street drinking in the area. | It is believed the bag was dumped after a police operation against street drinking in the area. |
Principal Michael Keenan told the Irish News the incident could have had "deadly consequences". | |
Community worker Gerry McConville said it was fortunate "the drugs" were dumped at the weekend although some children were playing nearby. | Community worker Gerry McConville said it was fortunate "the drugs" were dumped at the weekend although some children were playing nearby. |
A PSNI spokesman said: "Police attended the scene after being contacted by a neighbourhood safety scheme. | A PSNI spokesman said: "Police attended the scene after being contacted by a neighbourhood safety scheme. |
"Approximately 500 pink tablets were recovered. Tests are to be carried out to determine the nature of the tablets." | "Approximately 500 pink tablets were recovered. Tests are to be carried out to determine the nature of the tablets." |