Saskatchewan RCMP is warning the general public of the presence of harmful illicit medication within the south and southeast areas of Saskatchewan after responding to 3 deadly overdoses involving suspected methamphetamine (meth) or fentanyl prior to now week.
On Feb. 9, Assiniboia RCMP responded to a report of an unresponsive man present in an Assiniboia house. EMS discovered the 21-year-old man useless on the scene. Police officers discovered crystals and an off-white powder which is believed to be meth or fentanyl.
On Feb. 13, Moosomin RCMP responded to an unresponsive man present in a resort room in Moosomin. EMS and law enforcement officials tried CPR however the 22-year-old man was declared deceased on the scene.
Police officers discovered a light-coloured powder on the scene suspected to be meth or fentanyl.
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The subsequent day on Feb.14, Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to a report of an unresponsive lady discovered outdoors a house in Preeceville. The 50-year-old feminine was taken to Preeceville Hospital the place she was pronounced useless.
It was there officers discovered the same white powder believed to include meth or fentanyl.
RCMP mentioned the illicit medication that are suspected to have been taken previous to the three deadly overdoses are believed to be accessible to the general public in a powder type.
Autopsies and toxicology analyses will probably be carried out by the Saskatchewan Coroners Service to substantiate the character and function of the illicit medication within the suspected overdoses.
Saskatchewan RCMP is urging the general public who consumes illicit medication to take particular precautions when utilizing:
- Never use alone
- Let somebody you belief know of your plans to make use of
- Always carry a Naloxone equipment
- Call 911 in case you suspect an overdose is going on.
