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At approximately 9:00am on May 21, 2018, London Police seized approximately 3 grams of a purple substance that had the consistency of ‘play dough’ and may contain fentanyl.
Seizures in neighbouring jurisdictions of a similar substance have been found to contain a mixture of heroin and fentanyl, or the more deadly opioid carfentanil. While test results of this seizure won’t be known for a period of time, London Police are concerned there is a significant potential of overdose to those who may come into contact with this substance and are warning people to avoid any substance of a similar description.
Police responded to a report of a vehicle in a parking lot in the area of Highbury Avenue North and Cheapside Street, with two males asleep inside the vehicle. Police located the vehicle and found illegal narcotics in plain view, including the purple substance that appears to be similar to what is known as ‘purple fentanyl.’
As a result of the investigation, both parties are charged jointly with two counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Charges have not yet been laid in relation to the suspected purple fentanyl that was seized, pending an analysis of the substance. In addition, the person in the driver’s seat is charged with care and control of a motor vehicle while ability impaired by drugs, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
In addition to the 3 grams of suspected purple Fentanyl, the following items were seized:
11.5 grams fentanyl powder, value $4600
28 grams cocaine powder, value $2800
Total value of drugs seized – $7400
Total value of cash seized – approximately $800
Fentanyl and carfentanil are extremely potent and toxic, and can lead to overdose. Overdose can occur via inhalation, ingestion, and injection.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com
