Drugs - Teenager dies after taking ecstasy
A 16-year-old in Hamm has died after taking ecstasy. Police and the public prosecutor's office announced on Monday that the teenager had been admitted to hospital on 9 December with life-threatening symptoms. He had previously consumed the ecstasy together with a teenager of the same age and lost consciousness in the course of the evening. The investigation into the origin of the pills is ongoing. The criminal investigation department is also investigating the cause of death.
Police statement of December 12 Police and public prosecutor's office statement of December 18
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- The public prosecutor's office in North Rhine-Westphalia is closely monitoring the investigation into the death of the 16-year-old in Hamm, who died after taking ecstasy.
- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Hamm Police is working closely with the public prosecutor's office to establish the source of the ecstasy pills and determine the cause of the teenager's death.
- In a statement on December 12, the Hamm Police confirmed that they are treating the death of the teenager as a drugs-related incident and urged caution when it comes to the consumption of illegal substances such as ecstasy.
- The public prosecutor's office and Hamm Police are also warning of the risks associated with taking ecstasy and other drugs, highlighting the need for young people to be aware of the dangers and seek help if they are struggling with substance abuse.
Source: www.stern.de
