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Belleville Police Service is issuing an urgent public safety alert regarding the supply of potentially contaminated illegal drugs in the Belleville area.

Several recent overdoses (11 in a two-hour period on Tuesday afternoon alone) suggest this dangerous existence additives in local illegal drug supply chain.

It was learned that no deaths occurred as a result of the events.

The events started around 15:00 with two people. people who experience an overdose at the intersection of Bridge and Coleman Streets, followed by a third person On Front Street.

Around 5 p.m., officers responded to a commercial area on North Front Street and found a total of eight people suffering from overdoses.

All those affected were treated by emergency medical personnel.

In light of these events, Belleville Police offer recommendations people who use illegal drugs:

• Be careful: If you or someone you know uses drugs, please be aware that the materials available may contain unexpected, highly toxic substances.

• To do NAnother youif A.alone: ​​Using medications alone increases the risk of fatal overdose. We strongly recommend that users have someone they trust nearby.

• Carry naloxone: Naloxone kits can temporarily reverse opioid overdoses. Kits are available at local pharmacies.

• Get Help Immediately: If overdose occurs, call 911 immediately.

For more information on overdose prevention and harm reduction resources, please reach out. Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Unit, hpepublichealth.ca or 613-966-5500.