A package of fentanyl seized by the Regina Police Service. (Regina Police Service/Submitted)

By battlefordsNOW Staff

DRUG WARNING

RCMP warn of fentanyl use in Thunderchild First Nation

Apr 13, 2024 | 11:43 AM

Two sudden deaths on the Thunderchild First Nation have prompted a warning from RCMP regarding illicit drugs.

On April 11, Turtleford RCMP starting investigating two deaths in the First Nation and believe fentanyl may have been involved. The results of a toxicology report are still to come in which could confirm the presence of the drugs.

Now investigators are asking residents to be aware of these illict drugs.

“We need the public’s assistance to help remove these dangerous substances from our communities and fentanyl is just one example,” said Cpl. Dwight Sacrey of the Turtleford RCMP. “Please report information about the presence of drugs or drug trafficking by calling 310-RCMP or you can report information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.”

For those seeking emergency assistance during an overdose, the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act provides some legal protection and Naloxone kits and training and take-home fentanyl and benzodiazepine drug checking strips are available.

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