Police held a joint patrol in Builth Wells yesterday following reports of nitrous oxide canisters being found in the town.
Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police were due to go on patrol in the town yesterday afternoon - Wednesday, January 12 - with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team, substance abuse charity CAIS and Powys Youth Workers to engage with youths and anyone who has concerns regarding drug use in the area.
Nitrous oxide, also known as ‘laughing gas’ is usually supplied in small metal containers and users inhale the gas from a balloon.
It can make the user feel relaxed and giggly, but can also cause them to feel dizzy, anxious or paranoid and can cause you to stop thinking straight.
The dangers of inhaling the colourless gas, also known as Nos, include fainting, loss of consciousness or even suffocation.
The police force has urged anyone with concerns or who would like to take this as an opportunity to ask any questions, to come and talk to them.