Bad batch of synthetic cannabis feared in Wellington’s Newtown
A suspected bad batch of synthetic cannabis is affecting people in Wellington's Newtown, with concerns about gaps in local services.
Residents in Wellington's Newtown are reporting a suspected bad batch of synthetic cannabis circulating in the area, with people becoming unwell and experiencing distressing effects. Local concerns have been raised that vulnerable people are consistently falling through gaps in available support services in the community.
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People 'unwell' and 'unravelling': 'Bad batch' of synthetic cannabis hits Wellington's Newtown
Troubled people are consistently "falling through the cracks" of a range of services, one local said.
RNZ
People 'unravelling': Fears a 'bad batch' of synthetic cannabis has hit Wellington's Newtown
Troubled people are consistently "falling through the cracks" of a range of services, one local said.