Public Safety Alert: Fentanyl and Carfentanil
The Regina Police Service is warning the public about the effects of illicit drugs, specifically fentanyl and carfentanil. The substances present a heightened risk of overdose and death.
Our officers work hard to take illicit drugs off the street. Success in our drug trafficking investigations, on its own, is not enough to eliminate drug use, addiction and overdoses. It takes all of us to create community safety and well-being.
How can you help?
Learn the signs of a possible drug overdose. They are:
- Difficulty in walking/talking/staying awake
- Blue lips or nails
- Small pupils
- Cold and clammy skin
- Dizziness and confusion
- Extreme drowsiness
- Choking, gurgling or snoring sounds
- Slow, weak or no breathing
- Inability to wake up
- Carry and know how to properly use Naloxone (Narcan).
- Create a safety plan to reduce harm. Do not use alone and seek out harm reduction services in the community.
- Know the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act. This act protects those experiencing a drug overdose or anyone present during an overdose from charges or possession of a controlled substance when they call 9-1-1 for help.
Anyone who suspects an overdose is asked to call 9-1-1 immediately. To provide information on illicit substances, please contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. The Regina Police Service thanks the media and the public for their assistance in this matter.
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