Young Man Hospitalized After Swallowing Cocaine Bag in Panic as Police Approach
A young man was admitted to the emergency room at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center after reportedly swallowing a small plastic bag of cocaine.
The incident occurred around 10:20 PM on August 5th, 2025, on Lower All Saints Road.
Emergency services were called to the scene, where the individual was found and subsequently transported for medical attention.
According to preliminary reports, the individual claimed that while near a nearby supermarket, he noticed several police officers approaching. In a panic, he swallowed the bag containing a controlled substance believed to be cocaine.
Upon arrival at the medical centre, the individual reportedly went to the restroom, where he was able to vomit the bag and its contents, which were then flushed.
Medical staff conducted a CT scan, and while awaiting the official report, the individual was issued a police medical form and given specific instructions for further care.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.
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Comments (7)
Apex Jones August 8, 2025, 8:37 AM
Lol he pull a fast one on the police
Rika August 8, 2025, 8:42 AM
Concern Citizen August 8, 2025, 9:13 AM
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Informed citizen August 8, 2025, 9:05 PM