By Charlotte Ikonen
Police in Watford (England) (click here) have issued a warning about using nitrous oxide after a rise in canisters littering the town.
The warning comes following the discovery of discarded canisters in areas including Alban Wood, Harebreaks Recreational Ground, and Garston Park.
Nitrous oxide - also known as ‘laughing gas’ - is a chemical gas being used increasingly as a cheap and recreational drug.
It is largely inhaled, usually with the aid of balloons. It leaves users feeling euphoric and relaxed, with some experiencing hallucinations.
28 March 2016
28 March 2016
...A dog walker (click here) who reported canisters of nitrous oxide in Cadley, Preston, said he has since found more, surrounded by piles of vomit.
The concerned man said he feared it was the “tip of the iceberg”, with aggressive behaviour from gangs of teenage boys creating “bedlam”.
He said: “This problem with laughing gas has been going on for about 12 months. I’ve contacted the police on many occasions, and on occasion officers do visit, but it doesn’t seem to make a difference.
“I appreciate that the use of laughing gas may not be illegal, but the behaviour that results from it certainly is.
“These lads, who must be between 13 and 15 years old, are whooping, swearing and acting very aggressively....
