Two men have been arrested after three women found tablets hidden inside their takeaway kebab.
The three women, all in their 20s, visited Istanbul Grill in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, in the early hours of Sunday after a night out, but were shocked to discover the pills inside their food.
They called police who then arrested two men, aged 30 and 42, on suspicion of administering poison with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm. The pair are currently still in police custody.
One of the women posted online to say her pal found the pills while she was eating her kebab with a fork - she spotted a 'blue capsule' in the kebab, prompting her to immediately spit out the food.
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They then opened up the capsule and found 'four small white tablets' inside and called police.
The post went on to say: "She continued to eat the kebab and had a horrific taste in her mouth and spat out her food and there was a larger white tablet."
Police have spoken out to reassure members of the public that there is no suggestion any other takeaway restaurants are involved.
Chief Inspector Jon Carter, of Sussex Police, said: "I understand this incident may cause concern.
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"However, police have taken prompt action to protect the public with the arrest of two people, and are working with partners, especially in the District Council, to enhance protective measures.
"The investigation is at an early stage, and exactly what happened, and the motivations of those involved are not yet fully understood.
"However, there is nothing to suggest that any other food outlets are involved, or that there is any link with any particular section of the wider community.
"Local officers will be present in the area, and I would ask for the support of the public in allowing officers to investigate this matter."
A Sussex Police spokesperson said: "Police are investigating after tablets were found in a kebab purchased at a takeaway in Bognor Regis.
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"The alarm was raised on Sunday morning, December 29, after three women in their 20s discovered the pills in their food after they got home at around 2am.
"Anyone with information about the incident or who believes they may have been affected is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial number 344 of 29/12."
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