Dangerous narcotics circulating in Harbour Grace area

The RCMP in Harbour Grace is urging caution after responding to three reports of a drug overdose this past week.

Police say a dangerous supply of narcotics is currently circulating in the area.

In two instances officers administered Narcan. Both individuals were transported to Carbonear General Hospital for further medical treatment.

One person has died of a suspected overdose. The cause of that death remains under investigation with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

A reddish-brown coloured powdered substance, being sold as morphine or heroin, was present during two of these overdose incidents.