Overdoses caused by suspicious drug,
Strachan Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard West
Date: Saturday, Jul 01, 2023
Unit: 14 Division
Phone: 4168081400
Case #: 2023-1520440
The Toronto Police Service would like to warn the public of suspected overdoses that appear to be caused by a suspicious drug.
On Friday, June 30, 2023, and Saturday, July 1, 2023, the Toronto Police responded to numerous overdose calls occurring in the Strachan Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard West area.
It is reported that:
- at least five people consumed a quantity of an unknown narcotic suspected to be an opioid
- they all suffered adverse effects
- one person has died
As the drug was consumed before police arrived, there is no description of it at this time.
Investigators are concerned there may be more of this suspicious drug sold or given to others.
The Toronto Police Service wants to remind people that if they are taking drugs to use extreme caution and do not take them alone.
If anyone suffers serious illness after consuming a narcotic, they should attend a hospital emergency room, call 9-1-1, or go to a walk-in clinic immediately for treatment. For a referral to a substance use treatment facility, visit Connex Ontario or call 211 or the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health can be reached at 1-800-463-2338.
For more information about overdose prevention and response, please visit the Toronto Public Healthwebsite.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
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Constable Sinderela Chung for Detective Constable Patrick Byrski
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