Sask. RCMP is warning the public of the presence of dangerous illicit drugs in the south and southeast areas of the province.
Sask. RCMP officers responded to three fatal overdoses involving suspected methamphetamine or fentanyl in the past week.
On Feb.14, Canora/Sturgis RCMP responded to a report of an unresponsive woman found outside a residence in Preeceville. The 50-year-old female was taken to the Preeceville Hospital by EMS where she was pronounced deceased. Police officers found a white powder at the scene suspected to contain methamphetamine or fentanyl.
On Feb. 13, Moosomin RCMP responded to a report of an unresponsive man found in a hotel room in Moosomin. EMS and police officers attempted CPR but the 22-year-old man was declared deceased at the scene. Police officers found a light-coloured powder at the scene suspected to contain methamphetamine or fentanyl.
On Feb. 9, Assiniboia RCMP responded to a report of an unresponsive man found in a residence in Assiniboia. EMS declared the 21-year-old man deceased at the scene. Police officers found crystals and an off-white powder at the scene suspected to be methamphetamine (meth) or fentanyl.
Through police investigation, the illicit drugs suspected to have been consumed prior to the three fatal overdoses are believed to be methamphetamine or fentanyl made available to the public in a powder form.
Autopsies and toxicology analyses will be performed by the Sask. Coroners Service to confirm the nature and role of the illicit drugs in the suspected overdoses.
Sask. RCMP is urging the public who consumes illicit drugs to take special precautions when using:
- never use alone
- let someone you trust know of your plans to use
- always carry a Naloxone kit. They are available free of charge at many locations in the province
- call 911 if you suspect an overdose is occurring
For more information on ways to protect yourself, or someone you know, when using illicit drugs, read .
If you have information regarding these incidents or the substances involved in these incidents, please call Sask. RCMP at 306-310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online to .
