File photo of a Blood Tribe Police vehicle (Lethbridge News Now)

By Justin Goulet

Blood Tribe Police and EMS respond to 15 overdoses in 24-hour period

Nov 23, 2020 | 7:38 AM

STANDOFF, AB – The Blood Tribe is warning community members of a “highly concentrated batch of drugs”.

On Saturday, November 21, officials said the Blood Tribe Police Service and EMS have responded to an ‘alarming’ number of overdoses in the previous 24 hours.

Since noon last Friday, there were 15 overdoses reported that police and EMS attended.

The Blood Tribe stated that there was one death, however, that death is not considered suspicious and an autopsy will determine the exact cause of death.

“Community members are asked to check on their vulnerable loved ones at this time. Free Narcan kits are available at the Blood Tribe Detox Centre in Standoff,” the Blood Tribe said in a release.

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Police are asking anybody with more information about the import or sale of illicit drugs to contact the Blood Tribe Police Service at 403-737-3800 or by email at oxy@bloodtribepolice.com.

Alternatively, people can submit tips anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).