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Needles found on Chard estate
THE danger of drugs has raised its ugly head again after it was revealed that used needles had been found in the Henson Park area of Chard.
Police Community Support Officer Dave Travers has reported the incident and warned people to be cautious if they see needles in the street or open spaces.
He has been in contact with Avishayes Primary School and head teacher Nic Gordon has issued advice to parents urging them to drive the message home to children not to pick up anything they may find.
In the school's latest newsletter, Mrs Gordon said: "Please can parents remind their children not to touch anything that looks dangerous and if they do so see anything dangerous they should tell an adult straight away."
Used needles discarded in an unsafe way pose a big health risk to people as they could be infected with diseases such as HIV and hepatitis.
A police spokesman told the News they would support the advice issued by Mrs Gordon.
And they added: "Although we would not condone drug-taking whatsoever, we would appeal to drug-users to dispose of their used needles in a correct and safe manner."
The police will not remove any drugs paraphernalia such as syringes under any circumstances.
The local council's environmental health unit is responsible for clearing away syringes and needles from public areas. People should contact them if they see any items which need removing.
Police are constantly fighting a battle against drugs and associated crime.
The police spokesman added: "There is plenty of evidence to illustrate the hazards that come with drugs use.
"We are constantly striving to drive drugs off our streets and we are fighting to combat the menace of drugs from across the Avon and Somerset Constabu-lary area."
Anyone who has information relating to drugs and associated crime should contact Crime-stoppers confidentially on 0800-555111. Drug-users who would like advice and support in a bid to beat the habit should call the Somerset Drug Service at Tur-ning Point, 35 Higher Kingston, Yeovil or 01935-471826.
Counsellors there can help and also offer a safe needle ex-change programme.
8:05am Wednesday 26th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: faye on 8:02pm Wed 26 Mar 08
my mum found a load of needles at the bottom of dwelly close a couple of years ago she phoned the police and they told they would ring someone from the council to get rid of it it wasnt just one it was like a match sticks everywhere
my mum found a load of needles at the bottom of dwelly close a couple of years ago she phoned the police and they told they would ring someone from the council to get rid of it it wasnt just one it was like a match sticks everywhere
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