Five U.K. Ravers Hospitalized After Taking Lethal Ecstasy Pills

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The drug problem is worsening in the United Kingdom. Though the government has tried vigorously to curb the issue, an incident during New Year’s celebrations this weekend has proven that drug usage is still very prominent among clubgoers. Five people were hospitalized after taking bad 'Killer Lion' ecstasy pills at Rainbow nightclub in Digbeth, Birmingham this weekend.

 

Out of the five, one man is reported to be in critical condition while another has stabilized. The 3 remaining have reportedly been discharged from the hospital. Local police warned citizens of the drugs – orange pressed pills with a stamp of a Dutch Lion – after two men died earlier this week under similar circumstances. Officials are urging anyone who might have consumed the drugs to seek medical attention immediately if they exhibit any signs of illness.

 

In 2015, the U.K. attempted more crackdowns against illegal drug consumption across the country, including  potentially using drug-sniffing dogs outside of nightclubs (but the notion was recently shot down). Perhaps these recent hospitalizations might put this proposed crackdown back on the table?

 

Though they may seem harsh, officials only want to help ensure the safety of club-goers in 2016.

 

Police said the drug was in tablet form and was thought to have been distributed inside the club by a man and woman of mixed race, and a white man wearing a fluorescent jacket.

 

Officers urged anyone who took the drug to exercise extreme caution and to dial 999 at the first sign of becoming unwell.

 

Earlier this week police issued a warning over a batch of 'killer lion ecstasy' after it's feared they may have been taken by two men who died after a club event.

 

John Milburn, from Crosby, who tragically died after falling ill at an event at Liverpool nightclub Nation

 

Apprentice engineer John Milburn, 19, died in an ambulance after emergency services were called to the last 'Cream' night in the early hours of Sunday morning.

 

The second clubber was today named as 47-year-old Andy Glaister, described as ‘a legend of the Isle of Man rally car community', according to the Liverpool Echo.

 

Tragic: Andy Glaister who died after falling ill at Cream nightclub on Boxing Day

 

He was rushed to hospital after attending the closing party at Nation in Liverpool city centre, where the famous dance night started 23 years ago, in the early hours of Sunday.

 

But Mr Glaister died last night and a post-mortem examination is due to take place to confirm the drug fears, Merseyside Police said.

 

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