UPDATE: On April 23, 2023, at 4:35 pm, an officer at the Thompson General Hospital, who was there on a unrelated matter, was approached by a nurse who turned over a small box.
When examined by the officer, the box was found to contain seven vials of an unknown crystal-like powder substance. Each vial contained approximately one gram of a suspected drug.
The officer returned to the detachment and conducted a field test on the substance which indicated the presence of an opioid.
(Image – The Pas RCMP)
A sample of the suspected drug has been forwarded for further analysis.
RCMP believe the drugs seized in Thompson may be the same substance that was discovered in The Pas which led to the hospitalization of 6 individuals, one of whom remains in critical condition.
Thompson RCMP report one case of an overdose believed to be linked to this same drug.
We continue to ask anyone with information to call 204-627-6204, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com
ORIGINAL MEDIA RELEASE:
On April 22, 2023, at approximately 8:45 pm, RCMP received a report of a four unresponsive males at an establishment located on Fischer Avenue in The Pas.
Information received was that these individuals had ingested drugs, possibly ecstasy, believed to be laced with an opioid.
Officers attended and assisted EMS with the administration of naloxone in an effort to revive the four males.
Three of the four males, ages of 46, 37, and 33, were revived and transported to hospital where they were treated and later released.
The fourth male, 31, was transported to hospital and later flown to Brandon where he remains in critical condition.
Several hours later, RCMP received an additional report of two other overdoses at the same location. These two males were taken to hospital where they were treated and released.
RCMP are advising the community of a dangerous illicit drug circulating in the area.
The drug is believed to be in a crystal-like powder form, purple in color, and may contain fentanyl.
The Pas RCMP are asking anyone with information to call 204-627-6204, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com
Investigation continues.
(Correction – RCMP advise the male transported to hospital in critical condition is 31-years-old and not 46-years-old, as previously indicated)
