Montreal police are worried that a dangerous drug known as “purple heroin” has made its way into the city. An internal note obtained by The Canadian Press says the police service’s analysis and intelligence department has been informed of the drug’s presence in the greater Montreal area. Montreal police declined an interview request but said they were aware of the drug and were being vigilant. “Police operations ensure that seized heroin that doesn’t contain fentanyl will be replaced with heroin that contains it,” he said. He also criticized a system that ostracizes and criminalizes drug users, which he said will lead to more overdoses down the road.

Source: National Post June 02, 2019 21:54 UTC