Cloughey: Police urge caution as tablets found on popular County Down beach

Cloughey beach in Co Down where a significant quantity of the powerful painkilling drug Tramadol was found
Author: Chris BrennanPublished 4th Apr 2024
Last updated 4th Apr 2024

Police are warning the public to be cautious after a quantity of tablets was found on a County Down beach.

Officers found a significant quantity of suspected tramadol at Cloughey, just outside Newtownards.

The beach is popular with families, children and dog walkers, and police are asking people to be careful with children and animals on the beach.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "While officers have scanned the wider area and removed items for further examination, we are asking everyone to be vigilant.

“Please be aware of the severe dangers of taking any drugs, or counterfeit medication, which have not been prescribed by your doctor. And please be especially careful when it comes to your children who may be walking or playing on the beach.”

"Anyone with information, findings, or concerns, is asked to contact officers on 101."