Winnipeg police investigate whether young child suffered fentanyl overdose
WINNIPEG — Police in Winnipeg are investigating whether a young child suffered a possible fentanyl overdose.
Const. Rob Carver says paramedics were called to a home Tuesday night and found a child under the age of eighteen months in critical condition. Police also found residue of what they suspect was the powerful opioid fentanyl, he said.
Police are still waiting for confirmation from Health Canada, but Carver said investigators immediately donned hazmat suits.
“I don’t know any of the mechanics or details as to the possible route of exposure … but our investigators are concerned enough that front-line officers aren’t going to go in. We’ve got to bring people in hazmat suits,” Carver said.