Falls Festival Issues Warning About Circulation Of 'Dangerous' Substance

Falls Festival organisers have issued a warning to punters regarding a "dangerous orange pill" currently being circulated around Australia. 

In a statement posted on Sunday, organisers said their medical team alerted them to the substance. 

"Regardless of pill variation, we want to remind everyone of the potentially fatal risks that come with illicit substances. You do not know what is in them, how your body will react, there is no safe level of consumption," the post reads.

"One pill can kill.

"We also want to reiterate if you or any of your friends are feeling unwell or concerned for your health please seek medical attention immediately. The event and medical teams are here to help you without judgement."

The message was also texted to festivalgoers yesterday. 

It comes after 22-year-old Joshua Tam died on Saturday after reportedly taking a deadly pill at NSW's Lost Paradise festival. Two other patrons were also hospitalised after taking the unknown substance. 

Meanwhile, police have confirmed they and a sniffer dog unit will be present at Sydney's Field Day festival on New Year's Day.

“The possession or supply of prohibited drugs is a serious criminal offence," Police Operation Commander, Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Bell, said.

"Those thinking of bringing substances into the event are reminded there will be uniformed and plain-clothed police patrolling the festival, which will include the use of drug-detection dogs.

“Not only are they illegal, prohibited drugs can be extremely harmful to your health, and are potentially life-threatening, particularly combined with alcohol.

“We repeat these warnings every year and will continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of all festival-goers. We want Field Day 2019 to be an incident-free event."