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A “bad batch” of drugs may be in circulation, Gwent Police has warned.

It comes after the death of a man in Blaenau Gwent earlier this week, while another man, also from Blaenau Gwent, was hospitalised.

Local Chief Inspector Amanda Thomas, of Gwent Police, said: “The circumstances surrounding these incidents are still under investigation but we believe they are both drug-related. 

“These incidents clearly cause us serious concern and we believe there is a need to issue a warning to those who do take illegal drugs to be aware, refrain from their use and seek immediate medical attention if they begin to become unwell.”