Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has issued the following drug alert on Monday, March 17:
"Light pink granules sold in Powell River as down tested positive for fentanyl, benzos and medetomidine, a tranquilizer more toxic than xylazine."
To check drugs in the qathet region, go to qcat.ca.
For more information, go to www.towardtheheart.com/alerts.
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