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Potent batch of drugs prompts warning from Blood Tribe Police

The Blood Tribe Police Service and EMS say they’ve responded to an alarming amount of overdoses in the past 24 hours, prompting an urgent warning about a highly concentrated batch of drugs being sold in the area.

Since Friday afternoon (Nov. 20), police say there have been 15 overdoses and one death reported. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the exact cause of death, though it’s not believed to be suspicious.

Those living on the Blood Reserve are asked to check on their vulnerable loved ones. Free Narcan kits are also available at the Blood Tribe Detox Centre in Standoff.

Anyone with information about the import or sale of illicit drugs is asked to contact the Blood Tribe Police Service or Crime Stoppers.

Sam Borsato
Sam Borsato
I started my radio career in 2015, shortly after graduating from Lethbridge College. I have a very strong passion for local news. Proudly born in 1994, I grew up most of my life in Sylvan Lake, AB and I've lived in the Lethbridge since 2012. I'm a below average golfer on a good day, I take as many hiking trips to Waterton as possible in the summer and I love my two cats, Outlaw and Jynx, and my dog, Maverick, more than most people I know. I look forward to providing accurate, timely news coverage in southern Alberta for plenty of years to come!
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