Residents in Grangemouth have been left horrified after a bottle of methadone was found next to a children's play park.
The discovery was made by a passerby in the Zetland Park yesterday who then shared the find with locals on Facebook.
Methadone is a synthetic opioid agonist used for opioid maintenance therapy in opioid dependence and for chronic pain management.
It is commonly given to heroin addicts who are in recovery.
The man who found the bottle has told Falkirk Live, it was just 100 yards from the swing area.
It's not the first time controlled or illegal drugs have been found in the park.
Just two weeks ago, a bag of what is believed to have been MDMA was discovered.
And this latest find has caused people to hit out on social media, with one person writing: "Dirty f**** man."
While another added: "It's about time something was done about this lot - imagine if a kid had picked that up."
Michelle Thomson MSP, Falkirk East constituency, said: "I have made initial enquiries with the local Area Commander, Chief Inspector Craig Walker, on this concerning matter and will be meeting with him tomorrow where I expect to raise this further.
"Public health and safety is key in this instance and I trust that the appropriate action was taken to ensure that safety was maintained.
"The issue of drugs in Scotland is in the minds of every Scottish politician right now. This afternoon’s debate in the Scottish Parliament focusing on tackling on Scotland’s drugs related deaths is an important step in this new session with our first dedicated Minister for Drug Policy.
"This afternoon’s timely debate stands as a reminder that we should do whatever it takes to tackle problematic drug use and the deep rooted issues leading people there. I will endeavour to do what I can to support our local authorities in their work to maintain public safety at all times.”
