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CTV News
4 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Counterfeit ‘dillies' with fentanyl analog circulating in Kamloops, B.C. officials warn
Health officials have issued a warning about counterfeit hydromorphone tablets circulating in the Kamloops, B.C., area that pose a high risk of overdose. The counterfeits contain unknown quantities of a fentanyl analog called N-propionyl para-fluoronorfentanyl, Interior Health said in a public alert Thursday. 'It does not contain hydromorphone,' the health authority warned. 'Be aware of risk of fakes, if not purchasing from a pharmacy.' Officials also released images of the counterfeit tablets, and urged anyone with similar-looking drugs to get them tested before using them. The drugs are sometimes being sold as Dilaudid, a brand name for hydromorphone, and its street name 'dillies,' Interior Health said.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Yahoo
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 "gut-wrenching" overdose incidents this year, including a 14-year-old. 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.
Hamilton Spectator
18-07-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Newfoundland police charge 19-year-old in teen boy's fatal overdose
ST. JOHN'S - Police in Newfoundland have charged a 19-year-old with manslaughter in the fatal overdose of a 14-year-old boy. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says the teen was found unresponsive on March 14 at a home in Mount Pearl, N.L., near St. John's. A news release says he was pronounced dead after he was rushed to the hospital. Police say the boy took pills he believed to be Xanax and Dilaudid, but they contained a 'deadly concoction of synthetic opioids.' The force's major crimes unit seized various substances, including the synthetic opioid phenazolam, from a St. John's residence in May. The Constabulary says it arrested a 19-year-old male Thursday on charges including manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death and possession of cocaine, ketamine and phenazolam. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 18, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
18-07-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
Newfoundland police charge 19-year-old in teen boy's fatal overdose
ST. JOHN'S – Police in Newfoundland have charged a 19-year-old with manslaughter in the fatal overdose of a 14-year-old boy. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says the teen was found unresponsive on March 14 at a home in Mount Pearl, N.L., near St. John's. A news release says he was pronounced dead after he was rushed to the hospital. Police say the boy took pills he believed to be Xanax and Dilaudid, but they contained a 'deadly concoction of synthetic opioids.' The force's major crimes unit seized various substances, including the synthetic opioid phenazolam, from a St. John's residence in May. The Constabulary says it arrested a 19-year-old male Thursday on charges including manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death and possession of cocaine, ketamine and phenazolam. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 18, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
24-06-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton police drug investigation leads to $200,000 in safety deposit boxes
Hamilton police seized more than $200,000 in cash, along with fentanyl and other drugs, during a five-month investigation. The central high enforcement action team (HEAT) led the investigation that began in late January after a concerned member of the public reported suspicious activity, police said in a news release Tuesday. On April 17, police search a condominium on Charlton Avenue East and a vehicle, leading to the seizure of: about $11,000 in cash; 121 grams of cocaine (estimated street value of $12,100); 24 grams of fentanyl (estimated street value of $4,800 or approximately 2,400 doses); 64 Dilaudid pills (estimated street value of $1,000); 15 Oxycodone pills (estimated street value of $100); two cellphones, and two TD Bank safety deposit box keys. Police then searched a TD safety deposit box at 100 King St. W. on April 30 where officers found $100,000 cash. The next day police searched a second safety deposit box at 550 Fennell Ave. E. where they found $80,000 in cash. A court order on May 12 led to a third safety deposit box being identified and later that month, on May 28, that box — also at the Fennell branch — was searched. Police found an additional $20,000. In all, police seized $211,860 in Canadian currency. A 53-year-old Hamilton man was arrested and charged with possession of fentanyl, cocaine and opioids for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
