Steinbach RCMP are concerned with the number of occurrences being reported to police involving the use of a narcotic, sold on the streets of Steinbach, known as fentanyl.
Police responded to several occurrences this past weekend, including multiple driving offences and overdose situations, where the narcotic was a factor in the investigation.
Police would like the public to be aware that fentanyl is dangerous. They are advising all members of the public to obtain as much information as possible about the narcotic and to educate themselves to the severity of the use of the narcotic. Information can be obtained from the website www.drugs.com/fentanyl.html.
If you have any information about fentanyl being used or sold in Steinbach or the surrounding area, please contact the Steinbach RCMP Detachment at 204-326-4452 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to Crimes(274637).
