Cops warning over deadly 100 per cent pure cocaine being sold on British streets
At least two deaths and several overdoses linked to the super-strength coke flooding the illicit drugs market in Eastbourne, Sussex
POLICE have issued a serious health warning after two deaths were linked to a batch of super-strength cocaine being sold on British streets.
Some coke seized recently by cops in Sussex has been as much as 100 per cent pure — hugely increasing the likelihood of overdose.
Two people died in Eastbourne in connection with the highly potent cocaine and heroin flooding the illicit market, police said.
Most cocaine on sale in the UK is adulterated, with the white powder being cut with sugar or even more harmful chemicals to stretch out profit for careless dealers.
Recent estimates have suggested that the cocaine on sale in London is rarely more than 25 per cent pure.
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Police in Eastbourne have released a plea for vigilance in response to the growing coke problem, reported.
Det Insp Neil Ralph said: “Since April there have been a number of drug overdoses in the town and two drug-related deaths.
“We investigate all drug overdoses and drug-related deaths and look to identify who has supplied the drugs and seek a prosecution.
“This can be difficult at times because it is often the case the only person who knows the source of the drug is deceased.”
Det Insp Ralph warned: “Taking drugs in any form is dangerous, particularly when the user does not know the purity of the drug.”
Police on Friday charged 22-year-old Gary Brown in Lewisham, South East London on suspicion of Class A drug possession and dealing in the Sussex seaside town.
Supt Dave Padwick said: "We are working hard to combat drugs supply and possession in Eastbourne.
"Anyone who suspects drug dealing or possession is urged to report it to us and we will act."
Earlier this month we exposed the scale of the cocaine culture in the City of London.
The Sun published a spreadsheet circulating among rich traders that lists the details of 45 dealers operating in the "Beak Zone" of central, south east and south west London.
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