Suspected carfentanil in opioids sold as fentanyl. Purchased in Halifax!

Written By Sylv Newhook

January 23, 2024 –Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia’s Drug Harms Alert,

This report came from a community partner regarding suspected carfentanil in opioids sold as fentanyl.

The Drug was purchased in Halifax and used in Bridgewater on January 23rd 2024, and was sold as fentanyl. Dealer since disclosed that carfentanil is in the supply.

Users suspect benzodiazepines as well (urine results positive for benzodiazepines January 23rd).

The drug was smoked and is described as very potent, using ¼ of normal dose for same effect.

The Drug crumbles more than typical supply, brown sugar colour, some darker clumps, bitter flavour. Packaged in Ziplock sandwich bag.  

Please check out our Safer Drug Use page and Overdose Prevention page to learn how to use as safely as possible.

Sylv Newhook
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