Cocaine laced with fentanyl found in Weyburn: police

Weyburnis the latest Saskatchewan community where suspected cocaine laced with fentanyl has appeared, according to a tweet from Weyburnpolice.

Anyone in possession of the suspected substance can turn it into police without fear of being charged, according to the tweet, which came out Saturday evening.

Last week,RCMP issued several warnings to the public after two men in Maidstone, Sask. died from suspected drug overdoses.

RCMPsay the suspected cocaine-fentanylmix could be in the Kamsackarea as well,afterofficersreceiveda tipthattwo people had been exposed to cocaine laced withfentanylinthe Kamsack RCMP Detachment area.

The two peopledid not require medical treatment.

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Saskatoon police have also issued warnings aftera string of fataloverdoses in thatcity.

Police believe three recent deaths are connected to a batch of cocaine laced with the powerful opioid.

RCMPsay the tainted cocaine might still be circulating in the provinceand are asking the public to report the toxic concoction to police.

Police in Saskatoon and Prince Albert have issued a drug amnesty and are encouraging those possessing possible cocaine laced withfentanylto turn the substance into police without punishment.

Weyburnpolice saidthey will provide an update on Monday.