MAJOR INCIDENT DECLARED OVER 'BAD BATCH' OF HEROIN

Police have declared a major incident after a "bad batch of heroin" was believed to be circulating in north Devon.

Posting on social media, Devon and Cornwall Police said a batch of the Class A drug was "making people very ill".

The BBC has approached the force for more information.

Officers are urging people not to take any controlled substances and to check on known drug users.

Multiple resources have been deployed to the area and officers say the situation is very serious.

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