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By Curtis Galbraith

Illegal Drugs

14 overdoses in 4 days say Grande Prairie RCMP

Apr 2, 2019 | 3:13 PM

Grande Prairie RCMP say they, along with Alberta Health Services, have been called to 14 drug overdoses in the last four days.

Police say they have found a trend of pink and purple pills being used. Their investigation points to these pills being heroin.

Mounties are warning users of illegal drugs to be careful when both buying and using, say that they should have a naloxone kit, and never use drugs when they are by themselves.

Signs of an overdose include slow breathing or not breathing at all, choking or vomiting, nails and lips turning blue, cold and clammy skin, and gurgling sounds coming from the drug user.

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Emergency departments, community clinics, and pharmacies all have naloxone kits.The full list of locations can be found at www.drugsafe.ca

Anyone with information that might help RCMP with their investigation contact the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5700 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.p3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.