Police respond to 11 suspected overdoses in 36 hours

KITCHENER -- Waterloo regional police say they've responded to 11 suspected drug overdoses in the past 36 hours.

In a tweet, officials say the overdoses all happened in downtown Galt.

WARNING: In the past 36 hours, we have responded to 11 suspected drug overdoses in downtown Galt.

If you use drugs or know someone who does, carry naloxone. You have the power to save a life.

Learn how to recognize an overdose & use naloxone at: https://t.co/vfBiyKJeTw pic.twitter.com/Kp5x214ODI

— Waterloo Regional Police (@WRPSToday) December 4, 2020

Police say anyone who may use drugs or know someone who may use drugs should carry naloxone.