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Dangerous mix of meth, ‘purple heroin’ to blame for Brandon ODs, say police

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Two people in Brandon are recovering after overdosing on a combination of meth and opioids.

Brandon Police said they were called just after 11 p.m. Monday and found a pair of unresponsive adults in a residential bathroom.

Both were taken to hospital, where one remains in intensive care.

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According to police, they had taken a combination of meth and a dangerous mix of drugs known as “purple heroin”, believed to contain fentanyl, butyrylfentanyl and carfentanil.

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The investigation into the source of the drugs continues, and police are warning Brandon residents to be aware of the dangers that come with consuming potentially deadly opioids.

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