Police issue warning: One dead after three overdoses in Norfolk in 12 hours

One person is dead and two were revived after three suspected fentanyl overdoses in 12 hours in Norfolk county.

The Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police say there were three investigations into suspected overdoses, and in one case a 37-year-old resident died.

Two others, from the Simcoe and Port Dover areas were revived by paramedics using naloxone.

In a media release the detachment issued a stern warning about ingesting the powerful opioid.

Taking fentanyl even in very small quantities" can cause death or serious health issues, police warn.

Fentanyl is a highly dangerous, tasteless, odourless substance that can be lethal in very small amounts. It can be altered to any colour and added to other illicit drugs."

Police are reminding drug users that Canada's Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act protect individuals from possession charges who call 911 when someone is overdosing.

Drug users looking for support can contact their health care provider, the local Haldimand-Norfolk addiction support service and the Canadian Mental Health Association.

If anyone has any information surrounding these incidents, they are being asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com.

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