EIGHT prisoners have reportedly been rushed to hospital after taking mind-bending ‘pink cocaine’.
It’s understood the cons passed out after consuming the ‘mind-altering psychedelic drug’ at HMP Addiewell in West Lothian.
‘Pink cocaine’ is a deadly drug which produces mind-altering, hallucinogenic effects[/caption]
The ‘unresponsive’ lags were transported to nearby St John’s Hospital where it’s thought their stomachs were pumped.
A source told Edinburgh Live: “They were rushed to A&E one after another. It was horrendous.
“They were unresponsive and basically had to have their stomachs pumped. It was touch and go for a while but fortunately, they all pulled through.
“It’s a credit to the medics there – they were unbelievable”.
The deadly drug is a mix of substances which is dyed pink and typically produces mind-altering, hallucinogenic effects.
It’s understood the prisoners required medical attention before returning to the notorious nick following the incident late last year.
An HMP Addiewell spokesperson said: “We can confirm that an incident occurred late last year which resulted in a small number of prisoners requiring medical attention.
“The prisoners were transferred to the local hospital for further checks before returning to the prison.
“We continue to work with SPS, NHS, and other partners to tackle the supply of substances into prisons and create better environments for everyone to live and work in.”
It comes around the same time a prisoner died after he was allegedly pushed from a landing at the jail.
Lewis Spence, 28, was found seriously hurt at HMP Addiewell in West Lothian in December.
Spence, who was serving a seven-year sentence for attempted murder, was found seriously injured after the alleged fall.
He was raced to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he died on Wednesday.
Jail sources have since claimed another lag targeted the inmate.
Eight prisoners were hospitalised after taking ‘pink cocaine’ at HMP Addiewell[/caption]
