Officials warn Guelph residents of ‘extremely potent’ white fentanyl

Guelph health officials and the police department are warning residents of “extremely potent” white fentanyl that is making its way around the city.

Police said three overdoses caused by the opioid were reported on Wednesday, but it’s unclear if any of them were fatal.

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The Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy describes white fentanyl as having icing sugar consistency and seems to be extremely potent.

They said overdose symptoms include rigid muscles and limbs and clenching.

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Officials are reminding drug users to carry naloxone, never use drugs alone and start with a low dose when using a new batch.

More information can be found on Guelph’s health authority’s website.