Drumheller RCMP issue warning to public following deaths from suspected drug overdose

February 21, 2021
Drumheller, Alberta

News release

On Feb. 20, 2021, at 7:42 p.m, Drumheller RCMP received a 911 call of sudden deaths at a residence in Drumheller.

Drumheller RCMP attended the residence, along with emergency medical services. It is known at this time that three individuals are deceased as a result of what is believed to be suspected drug overdoses.

The Drumheller RCMP are issuing a warning to the public as it is suspected that these deaths may be associated to drugs that may be laced with lethal quantities of opioid-related substances such as fentanyl, carfentanil or methamphetamines.

Drumheller RCMP remain on scene and continue to investigate. This investigation is preliminary and no further details are available at this time.

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Contact information

Corporal Deanna Fontaine
Media Relations Officer
Alberta RCMP Media Relations Group
780-995-7310

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