Public Safety Alert, Research drugs

Toronto Police Service News Release

Public Safety Alert, Research drugs

Friday, September 12, 2014 - 12:05 PM
Drug Squad:  416-808-6100

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of research drugs, available on the internet, that may cause harm or death.

The Toronto Police Service has recently encountered several cases of people in medical distress after taking these drugs. The investigation has revealed:

- the victims purchased drugs on the internet, labeled as "research drugs"

- the victims' intentions were to use them recreationally, for their purported effects similar to cocaine or ecstasy

- the victims overdosed and were hospitalized

The drugs, sold as Ethylphenidate and Methylbenzypiperazine, may be fatal to some.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-6100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Victor Kwong, Corporate Communications, for Inspector Howie Page, Drug Squad