Six inmates have died at HMP Parc in Bridgend, Wales, within a span of just over three weeks since February 27, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths. The incidents have raised urgent concerns about safety and drug use within the facility. Reports have linked the spate of deaths to the synthetic drug spice, described as '300 times stronger than heroin'. In response to the crisis, inmates at the prison have been advised to dispose of their drugs. Authorities, including the police, are actively investigating the sudden deaths.
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BREAKING: Police have received reports of six sudden deaths at a prison in South Wales https://t.co/dyuGhj89sm
BREAKING: Six sudden deaths reported at prison https://t.co/epl5YtXXbp
BREAKING: There have been six sudden deaths at HM Prison Parc since 27 February https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/Z9wUyCfu9l
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