Police 'believe dead teen was sold tablets locally'
North Wales Police believe a 19-year-old man who died on Saturday had taken "a quantity of tablets", which they believe he had been sold "by an individual within the local area."
The death of Thomas Jones from Llangefni is currently being treated as "unexplained."
DCI Andrew Williams he is "absolutely desperate to ensure that nobody else loses their life as a result of taking these tablets."
Anyone with information about people who use or supply "Green Apples" or any other controlled drug is asked to contact North Wales Police on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Drug expert: big battle against new and unknown drugs
A drug charity has told ITV Cymru Wales that one of their biggest battles is fighting against new and unknown drugs.
The message comes after the death of 19-year-old Thomas Jones from Llangefni after he was thought to have taken a drug with the street name "Green Apples" - believed to be a form of ecstasy.
Endaf Evans from charity CAIS says that experts are fighting often against new and unknown substances.
North Wales Police and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are warning people about the danger of a form of ecstasy called "Green Apples", after the death and serious illness of two local men.
A 19-year-old man from Llangefni died on Saturday after suspected drug use.
Two weeks ago, a 19-year-old man from Bangor was admitted to intensive care after he had taken controlled drugs, but he survived.
From our initial enquiries there appears to be a link in that we understand both young men took the drug ‘Green Apples’ which information suggests is a form of MDMA (Ecstasy), albeit work is ongoing to confirm this.
At this time I would strongly urge those who supply or use ‘Green Apples’ in particular to think hard about what they are doing and to stop immediately.
It is thought that 300,000 young people in the UK aged between 16 and 24 are using mephedrone Credit: ITV NewsIt is hoped that a new drop-in centre in Wrexham will help to tackle the problem in North East Wales Credit: ITV News
The leader of a major North Wales drugs network has been sentenced today for running a sophisticated network from inside his prison cell. Paul David Williams and the other 21 members of his gang have been jailed for a total of 124 years.
Prosecutors speak out after the sentencing of the 23 drug dealers
“This is one of the largest drug-related cases we have dealt with in recent years and the sheer scale of the criminality involved is enormous.Organised drug gangs bring misery to communities up and down Wales. We are therefore pleased that this particular group has been brought to justice.
– Suzanne Thomas, CPS Cymru-Wales’ Complex Casework Unit
