Purple Heroin

• St. Clements crash leads Manitoba RCMP to drugs, weapons

  A Thursday night crash in the RM of St. Clements led to an arrest and seizure of drugs, weapons and other contraband, RCMP said.

  Crime

  Jan 29, 2021
  
• Winnipeg streets seeing increase of deadly opioid cocktails

  Overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Manitobans may be unaware of the other health crisis, with Winnipeg meth and deadly opioid cocktail use surging.

  Health

  Aug 26, 2020
  
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• Montreal police still not equipped with naloxone, despite surge in overdoses

  The coronavirus pandemic has caused a drug shortage and a tainted supply of purple heroin heavily laced with fentanyl.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2020
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• Peterborough police dog Chase finds purple heroin, fentanyl in vehicle during traffic stop

  Peterborough police dog Chase helped to locate purple heroin and fentanyl concealed in a vehicle, officers say.

  Crime

  Apr 24, 2020
• Peterborough man charged with possession of purple heroin, stolen property

  According to police, the suspect is currently on a recognizance that includes an order not to possess any credit or debit card unless it is lawfully issued in his name.

  Crime

  Nov 14, 2019
• Peterborough man charged with possession of purple heroin: police

  Police said they found the drug on the man after responding to a complaint of him acting aggressive on Simcoe Street.

  Crime

  Oct 28, 2019
• Police in Lindsay seize drugs including purple heroin, crack cocaine during traffic stop

  City of Kawartha Lakes Police stopped a vehicle on Highway 35 and seized drugs and arrested two men.

  Crime

  Oct 24, 2019
• Quebec City health officials, police issue warning over lethal ‘purple heroin’ mix

  The drug is a granular, purple powder that can be lethal, according to police.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2019
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• Meth gets all the headlines, but opioids still present in Manitoba: addictions expert

  Winnipeg may be in the midst of a high-profile meth crisis, but it's not the only drug plaguing the city's streets.

  Health

  Jul 31, 2019
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• ‘Purple heroin’ on city streets, say Winnipeg police, after major drug bust

  Winnipeg police say purple heroin has made its way to Winnipeg streets and poses a serious health risk to anyone who uses it.

  Crime

  Jul 24, 2019