Police renew deadly PMA warning

Posted February 27, 2008 11:00:00

Police in New South Wales have issued another warning about the dangers of taking the illicit drug PMA, which is often passed off as ecstasy.

PMA, which stands for paramethoxyamphetamine, is considered a highly toxic and potentially lethal amphetamine.

Three people are due to face court on drugs charges following separate investigations on Sydney's northern beaches.

Police say officers allegedly found ecstasy and PMA while investigating a home invasion at Dee Why earlier this month.

An 18-year-old woman was arrested at the scene and charged with possessing and supplying a prohibited drug.

She is due to face Manly Local Court later today.

Last year, police also found the drug during a raid on a home at Mona Vale.

A man and a woman were charged with the possession of ecstasy tablets, cannabis and a small amount of PMA and are expected to re-appear in court next month.

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