Ecstasy-like drug is 'highly toxic'

Jul 22 2011

A "highly toxic" class-A drug is being sold in Scotland, according to police.

ParaMethoxyMethylAmphetamine, or PMMA, has been found in tablets which look like Ecstasy as well as in some so-called legal highs.

The Association of Chief Police Officers Scotland said it has established that the drug is being sold in Scotland, after a series of raids.