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Guelph Police issue public safety warning about possible tainted cocaine

Three people taken to hospital on the weekend with suspected overdoses
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NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE
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Over the weekend, Guelph police responded to three incidents where overdose is suspected. In all three cases the victims were transported to the hospital for further care. It is suspected but not yet fully determined that the victims had believed they were ingesting cocaine but the symptoms of the overdoses were very similar to those that occur when someone has ingested a powerful opioid, such as fentanyl.  

Dangerous opioids such as fentanyl can be found in any illicit street drug and have been increasingly found in drugs like cocaine in recent years.  

The Guelph police discourage the use of illicit street drugs. However, to those who do use an illicit street drug, the Guelph Police want to caution you to exercise extreme caution. You are strongly encouraged to go to the supervised injection site and/or have naloxone and a second person present who can assist in its administration.

Should you discover a friend or loved one unconscious for an unknown reason, please don't hesitate to call 911. You may save their life.

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