POLICE QUASH STRAWBERRY QUICK DRUG RUMOUR

POLICE have quashed an 'urban myth' that a new drug called Strawberry
Quick is being given to school children in Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire Police say people have been informed of the new drug by
e-mail and over the web.

A police spokesman said: "The message gives information about a drug
which is allegedly known as Strawberry Quick.

"The message claims this drug, based on crystal meth, looks and smells
like a strawberry sweet or type of confectionary and is being handed
out to school children in school playgrounds.

"It also allegedly comes in several other flavours.

"It seems this message is a hoax or urban myth which originates from
the USA.

"We have long advised parents and school teachers to instruct children
not to accept sweets from strangers and such advice is still relevant
but there is no truth in the rumours surrounding the use and supply of
any such drug within Lincolnshire.

"Lincolnshire is a very safe place to live but we do discover children
and young people using illegal drugs both inside and outside schools.

"We would ask for parents, school teachers and members of the public
to be vigilant and to report any concerns or suspicions to the police.
"However, they should disregard the information as described above and
delete any e-mails they receive regarding the drugs supply."