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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Alberta RCMP warns of deadly counterfeit pills after death of 16-year-old in Edmonton area
Alberta RCMP has issued a province-wide warning about a potentially deadly supply of illegal opiates disguised as the anti-anxiety medication Xanax, after the death of a 16-year-old male in the Edmonton area. The teen's death is under investigation, and while the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will ultimately determine the cause, RCMP said the circumstances surrounding the case prompted the force to act swiftly. 'Some of this substance was located with the deceased,' said Cpl. Troy Savinkoff, acting Alberta RCMP media relations manager. 'It's enough for RCMP to strongly believe that this was a strong potential cause of the death, and it's enough for us to have concern, to want to immediately communicate our concern.' RCMP believe the counterfeit pill involved in the teen's death was obtained in Edmonton, and that the drug 'could very quickly make its way across the province.' According to RCMP, the counterfeit pills mimic the appearance of Xanax but are grey instead of white, and they contain isotonitazene, a highly potent synthetic opioid which Savinkoff noted as 'a great concern' because it's 'very easy to overdose and cause death.' The pills are rectangular, have the word ONAX stamped on one side, and a vertical '2' on the other. Savinkoff said the public alert was necessary to prevent further harm. 'Parents, relatives, and other community members need to share this information as much as possible, and especially so now that school is out,' he said. The Alberta RCMP is urging the public to avoid taking any medication not prescribed by a licensed pharmacist. 'It's a given that drugs should not be obtained if you don't have a prescription. Drugs are illegal for a reason. They're dangerous,' Savinkoff said. 'And if you don't have a prescription and you don't know where the drug came from, there's always going to be risk.' Anyone who comes across pills matching the description or has information about replica prescriptions is asked to contact local police or call 310-RCMP. cnguyen@ Related Alberta Sheriffs shut down long-term drug house in south Edmonton Two arrested, $22,000 in illegal drugs seized after traffic stop: EPS You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post, and 13 other Canadian news sites. The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun
CBC
4 days ago
- CBC
19-year-old arrested in connection to overdose death of 14-year-old
A 19-year-old St. John's man has been charged with manslaughter in connection to an overdose of youth from four months ago. The RNC said they arrested an unnamed man on Thursday, who was also charged with criminal negligence causing death, and the possession and trafficking of a controlled substance. It follows a 14-year-old boy who was found unresponsive in a Mount Pearl home in March. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death was the result of an overdose. "The RNC has since determined the youth ingested what he believed to be Xanax and Dilaudid but actually contained a deadly concoction of synthetic opioids," said the RNC's statement on Friday. Officers carried out a search warrant in May at the accused's home and seized a number of drugs including phenazolam, an often deadly benzodiazepine. The accused was released and is set to appear in provincial court at a later date. Newfoundland and Labrador's chief medical examiner Dr. Nash Denic said in April that more young people have been dying in "g ut-wrenching" overdose incidents this year, including a 14-year-old.
CTV News
08-07-2025
- CTV News
Police seek help in identifying woman who died in west Edmonton
Police are seeking help identifying a woman seen in this enhanced image who was found dead in west Edmonton on June 9, 2025. (Supplied) Edmonton police are seeking help in identifying a woman who was found dead in the area of 121 Avenue and 157 Street last month. The woman is described as being between 30 and 40-years-old, 5'11' and about 213 lbs with hazel eyes and light-medium brown hair. She was wearing black flared capri-length leggings, a yellow tank top and a purple hooded sweater when she was found on June 9. Police say the death is not considered suspicious at this time. While traditional investigative methods have been unsuccessful, an enhanced image of the woman was created in partnership with the Chief Medical Examiner and EPS' Digital Forensics Section and composite sketch artists team. 'It's the hope of the Missing Persons Unit that this image enhancement will help us identify this woman so we can bring a matter of resolution to her friends or family,' said Const. Josh Filion with the EPS' Missing Person Unit.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Police investigating fatal ATV crash in St. George's
The RCMP is investigating the death of a 28-year-old man in an early morning ATV crash in St. George's, on Newfoundland's west coast. Police say the crash happened around 3:45 a.m. NT on Sunday. Officers responded to the scene and found an ATV in a ditch of a residential street. A news release sent by the RCMP on Monday morning said officers found the driver of the vehicle dead at the scene. Police and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are involved in the investigation. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Sign up for our daily headlines newsletter here. Click here to visit our landing page.
CBC
01-07-2025
- CBC
72-year-old Nova Scotia man dead after sailboat runs aground in Maine
The body of a 72-year-old Nova Scotian was found Monday on the shore of a Maine town after the sailboat he was on ran aground. In a news release from the state's Department of Marine Resources, it said the man was sailing with a couple from New Hampshire. The couple called 911 around 3 a.m. ET Monday to report they were stranded at the southern end of Isle au Haut after their 12-metre sailboat began to break apart on the rocks. The sparsely populated island is southwest of Bar Harbor, Maine. After the boat broke apart, the three people were all in the water for over an hour. All were wearing life-jackets. The couple were able to pull the Nova Scotia man to shore. Maine Marine Patrol then took possession of the man's body around 5 a.m. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner, which investigates sudden, unexpected and violent deaths, will examine the man's body at an Ellsworth, Maine, funeral home. The two survivors were taken to Stonington, Maine, where they were examined and released by medical personnel.
