Over 190 canisters of nitrous oxide seized from 15-year-old in Wrexham

Over 190 canisters of nitrous oxide were seized from a teenager in Wrexham last night.

NWP Wrexham Rural say the canisters – which are also known as laughing gas – were taken from a 15-year-old.

A statement by police, says: “Following the stops of teenagers from the age of 14 to 16 last night, a quantity of alcohol was seized, more worrying was that a 15 yr old was carrying 192 canisters of nitrous oxide.

“Nitrous Oxide can be fatal if inhaled more so with alcohol.”

Following the stops of teenagers from the age of 14 to 16 last night, a quantity of alcohol was seized, more worrying was that a 15 yr old was carrying 192 canisters of nitrous oxide.
Nitrous Oxide can be fatal if inhaled more so with alcohol. pic.twitter.com/CspWQQreiF

— NWP Wrexham Rural (@NWPWrexhamRural) May 25, 2019

The statement adds: “A number of complaints were reported of Anti-social behaviour including children jumping on vehicles, kicking vehicles and causing a nuisance in the Marford area last night due to a school leavers party in Marford Quarry.

“North Wales Police are aware and dealing with the incidents.”