Horse medication stolen from vet’s car in West Sussex

Horse medication has been stolen from a vet’s car in Crawley, West Sussex. 

 

Two 35ml bottles of a horse sedative called ‘Nargesic’ and one /8ml bottle of a horse tranquiliser called ‘medesedan’ were stolen.

 

Sergeant Gavin Tyley said: "Police would like to emphasise that this drug is far stronger than the horse tranquiliser Ketamin, which is used by recreational drug users, but does not give the same high and is extremely dangerous if consumed. These drugs are potentially fatal if 5mls or more are taken, so I would urge anyone who has access to this medication to hand it in to police or another responsible public body right away.”

 

There is a worry that these drugs may have been stolen for human consumption, as some recreational drug users are abusing the horse tranquiliser Ketamine. 

 

Ketamine is a powerful general anaesthetic that’s used for operations on humans and animals. The effects don’t last long, but until they wear off, Ketamine can cause a loss of feelings in the body and paralysis of the muscles. It can also lead to users experiencing a distortion of reality.

 

It can also be extremely dangerous as high doses to humans, especially when taken with other substances, can dangerously affect the way you breathe and how your heart works, and can lead to unconsciousness. Other damning effects of Ketamine involve high blood pressure and serious bladder problems. 

 

The drugs which were stolen in Crawley, however, will not produce any type of high and are even more dangerous than Ketamine and even a small dose could lead to death, so people are being warned. 

 

Sergeant Gavin Tyley continued: "We are also keen to speak to anyone who saw the theft or who becomes aware of any of the property being offfered for sale locally. You can call us on 101 quoting 1763 of 30/1, or you can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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