Overdoses Caused by a Suspicious Drug,
Dufferin Street and Eglinton Avenue area
Date: Wednesday, Jun 12, 2024
Unit: 13 Division
Case #: N/A
The Toronto Police Service would like to warn the public of suspected overdoses that appear to be caused by a suspicious drug.
From June 9 to 11, 2024, police responded to four overdose calls in the Dufferin Street and Eglinton Avenue West area.
It is reported that:
- four people consumed a quantity of an unknown narcotic
- the narcotic is suspected to be an opioid
- three of the people died from ingesting this unknown drug
- 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 at 1-800-463-2338.
For more information about overdose prevention and response, please visit the Toronto Public Health website.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS(8477), or at www.222tips.com.
Constable Laurie McCann for Detective Constable Patricia McRae
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