POLICE have issued a warning to local drug users after a toxic drug which can cause cardiac problems was found in the county.

Concerns have been raised regarding fentanyl which mimics the effects of morphine in the body. 

It is often mixed with other drugs such as heroin and can be found in white powder, gel or tablet form.

Fentanyl can chase skin rash, cardiac or respiratory problems, coughing, hypotension, convulsion and hallucinations amoung other things.

Detective constable Robert Blake said: “We would always advise against taking an illegal drugs, but following the discovery of a small amount of this substance, we are urging local drug users to be extra cautious.

”The safety of the public is our number one priority, and we are issuing this warning due to concerns that fentanyl may be in circulation in Wiltshire.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101. In an emergency, call 999.