Ecstasy tablets seized at this year’s T in the Park could be from a lethal batch that killed 30 people in 2013.
Police last night confirmed that ‘Green Rolex’ pills recovered from this year’s event “share similar characteristics” to those linked with a spate of drug-related deaths three years ago.
In 2013, the green pills – some of which were found to contain the dangerous stimulant para-Methoxyamphetamine, known as PMA – were linked to more than 30 deaths across the UK.
This latest seizure is understood to be the first time Green Rolex pills have come to Police Scotland’s attention since the 2013 deaths and unconfirmed reports at the time warned that drug dealers had buried supplies until safety concerns faded.
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T in the Park organisers yesterday urged anyone carrying drugs at the festival to leave them in “amnesty bins” stationed around the site.
Festival planners have been left dealing with negative press attention after two teenagers were found dead last week before any music acts had even performed.
On Monday, Police confirmed they were investigating reports of a rape and several videos have surfaced of fighting and drug abuse at this year’s festival.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Following a single recovery of a small quantity of Green Rolex pills, the public were informed that these tablets were in circulation.
“The pills shared similar characteristics to tablets recovered in 2012 and 2013.
“However there is no evidence at present to link to other incidents at the festival.”
He added: “There is nothing to suggest the tablets are widely available.”
