SASKATOON – What began as an injured man investigation ended with Saskatoon police finding a clandestine lab. Investigators say the discovery is troubling as they believe substances were being mixed to look like genuine pharmaceutical products.
It started when police were called to a residence in 600-block of Main Street East last Friday around 3 p.m. CT to help the landlord of a rental property.
Officers found an unconscious man with a head injury. He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries where he remains in serious but stable condition. Foul play is not suspected in his injury.
While at the residence, police said they saw a large quantity of unknown substances and pills. The integrated drug enforcement street team executed a search warrant and seized cash, drugs and equipment.
The investigation led to a business in the 100-block of Primrose Drive where a search warrant was executed.
In total, police said they seized around $300,000, 90,000 pills and chemicals used to make fake drugs.
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Investigators said drugs are made to appear like pharmaceutical grade male and female hormone medication and several varieties of steroids and the packaging appears to be legitimate.
Officials are cautioning anyone who has obtained the substances other than through a doctor or legitimate pharmacy may be at risk.
Police continue to investigate.
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