Police Implementing Crackdown on Open Drug Use in Winnipeg Neighbourhoods
Police made 25 arrests and sent 3 people to detox as outreach workers responded to overdoses during the crackdown, officials said.
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Winnipeg Police Launch 10-Day Operation Against Open Drug Use and Trafficking
Winnipeg police have launched a 10-day enforcement initiative targeting open drug use, saying it is intended to deter public drug use, disrupt drug trafficking, and connect people struggling with addiction to support services. Chief Gene Bowers said the move is aimed at addressing open drug use “where it creates harm,” and that addicts would be connected with health services, outreach teams, and community partners. Police were not criminalizing …
'It will help out the area,' Main Street store owner says of police presence amid clampdown on open drug use
On the same day police announced a 10-day crackdown on open drug use, outreach workers were seen administering CPR to a person having a suspected overdose outside a Main Street convenience store.
Winnipeg police increase enforcement and outreach over open drug use in public spaces
Winnipeg Police Launch Open Drug Enforcement Strategy Amid Public Safety Concerns WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Police Service says it has increased enforcement and outreach in neighbourhoods seeing higher levels of open drug use and drug trafficking in public spaces. Police say the strategy is being driven by community concerns over safety, public disorder and the visible impact of addiction in affected neighbourhoods. The service says its focus is o…
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