Government and the National Council on Substance Abuse have launched an investigation into what officials say is the arrival of a new psychoactive substance on the island.

This follows a number of videos circulating on social media which show some people exhibiting what was described as strange and abnormal behaviours after using a substance which is being examined.

Deputy Manager with the NCSA, Troy Wickham, says the findings will be revealed very soon.

He was speaking on the sidelines of a workshop on a new narcotics early warning system.

Director of the Forensic Sciences Centre, Cheryl Corbin, explained the significance of the investigation, saying that it cannot be rushed.

Director of the Forensic Sciences Centre, Cheryl Corbin