Warning issued after fentanyl incident

The RCMP is issuing a warning to the public about the dangers of fentanyl after responding to a 911 call Friday at a Shelburne residence where a person experiencing seizures admitted to using fentanyl.

Several people, including a young child, were present at the home.

“Fentanyl is a dangerous and deadly drug that can be mixed with a variety of different drugs,” said Corporal Jennifer Clarke of the Nova Scotia RCMP. “Our primary concern is public safety and we want people to ensure they are aware of what may be circulating and to take the necessary precautions or rethink choices they may be about to make.”

At 8:38 p.m. on Friday, members of Shelburne RCMP responded to a 911 call on George Street. The caller said their friend was having seizures related to drug use. The RCMP and EHS responded to the scene where seven adults, ranging in age from 18 to 28, and a two-year-old child were present.

According to RCMP, a person who had been experiencing seizures admitted to using fentanyl and was administered Naloxone by an RCMP officer.

That person, as well as three other people who admitted to having used cocaine, required further medical attention and were transported to hospital.

In a media release the RCMP say all of the other occupants of the home were examined by EHS for signs of fentanyl exposure and were cleared.

“The two-year-old child was placed in the care of another family member,” according to the media release. “A 23-year-old man was arrested at the scene for violation of parole conditions and is being held in custody.”

The RCMP members at the scene were also examined by EHS for signs of fentanyl exposure. All were cleared.

The RCMP’S investigation into the Shelburne incident continues.