Police have issued a warning about a dangerous version of ecstasy called 'blue Tesla' ahead of the Creamfields music festival in Cheshire at the end of the month.
Due to take place between 26 and 29 August, the festival will see music fans return to Daresbury after being cancelled last year due to coronavirus.
The warning comes after the superfast MDMA tablets were linked to two deaths earlier this year, CheshireLive has reported.
Dubbed 'Blue Tesla' after the electric car manufacturer, the pill is a lethal cocktail of MDMA and cocaine which has been found in venues across London and Bristol, and could be circulating at festivals across the country.
A 21-year-old died after taking ecstasy pills at a club in Tottenham in North London and, with the final festivals of the summer season rolling around at the end of the month, health officials and police are keen to warn people about the drug.
A 'Creamfields Cops' Twitter page managed by Cheshire Police has now issued advice to anyone going to the festival.
The account tweeted: "We’ve been alerted to dangerous MDMA tablets, which are believed to be responsible for two UK deaths.
"If you see any like the one pictured below at the event, report it to security.
"You will never be judged if you/your friend(s) feel unwell so please always seek help if you need it."
The festival is making its return after being postponed last year due to Covid.
The dangers of taking drugs at festivals are being made clear by officials amid fears that some people may get carried away.
It's the first major music festival Cheshire will host since before the first lockdown.
During the 2019 event, a 19-year-old teenager from Warrington died after falling ill at the event.
A Creamfields spokesman said: “There are extra-strong MDMA pills in circulation. If you feel hot, develop a fast heart rate or have a friend who is unresponsive, please seek help with a member of staff as soon as possible.”
