Clubbers are being warned about the dangers of illicit drugs after a blue ecstasy tablet left a teenager collapsed outside a nightspot in Kirkcaldy.
The 18-year-old man was said to have been “in a very bad way” when paramedics arrived at around 1am on Friday.
He was rushed by ambulance to Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, where he was said to be recovering.
Inspector Dave Latto said: “This young man was extremely lucky in that he was accompanied when he collapsed and medical attention was quickly on the scene, otherwise we could be looking at a tragic scenario where another young life was needlessly wasted and a set of parents had lost their son.
“While we are looking at positive lines of inquiry in relation to how he came to be in possession of this tablet, I would urge anyone with information about any person supplying such drugs to contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”
Police Scotland said although the tablet taken by the teenager was not one of the highly publicised red “mortal kombat” pills linked to the recent death of Regane MacColl, 17, in Glasgow, the incident highlighted the risks associated with illegal drug use.
Mark Steven from Fife Alcohol and Drug Partnership said: “There is no way to accurately predict the effects of illegal drugs on individuals but there is always a risk of serious or life threatening harm particularly if taken with other substances, including alcohol.
“If you suspect someone may be having a bad reaction or overdose due to substances they have taken the simple advice is to seek emergency help by calling 999 and asking for an ambulance.”