Guelph woman arrested after series of overdoses in community
Photo of seized drugs, baton, and knife following a Feb. 13, 2024 arrest. (courtesy/Guelph Police Service)
A Guelph woman has been arrested after a series of overdoses in Guelph.
Guelph police launched an investigation into fentanyl trafficking after Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health issued a health alert on Feb. 8 following seven substance-related overdoses in one day.
On Tuesday, officers executed a warrant at a downtown home. A 37-year-old woman was arrested and charged with several drug trafficking related offences.
During the arrest, officers say they found suspected fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine, crack cocaine, Hydromorphone, a collapsible baton, a folding knife, and some cash. Police say the drugs are worth approximately $9,000.
The Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health unit says the fentanyl involved in the overdoses was light green in colour, but other colours may also pose a similar risk.
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