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Deadly batch of purple fentanyl circulating, warn Guelph police

Guelph police are warning the public of a strong and deadly batch of purple fentanyl that is being distributed and consumed in the community.

Police say they have responded to two overdoses and they suspect purple fentanyl is involved

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Niagara Regional Police found a purple-tinted substance they believe to be a mixture of heroin and fentanyl while searching a vehicle Tuesday.
Guelph police say purple heroin, like that pictured here, is linked to two recent overdoses in the city. (Niagara Regional Police)

Guelph police are warning the public of a strong and deadly batch of purple fentanyl that is being distributed and consumed in the community. 

Purple fentanyl is a combination of fentanyl and other drugs — in this case, police suspect heroin is being added.

Police said they have responded to two overdoses in the last few days, and they suspect purple fentanyl is involved.

In a press release, they strongly discouraged residents from using these illegal drugs, but also reminded those who are using drugs to visit the overdose prevention site, located in the Guelph Community Health Centre.

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