Attempted Drug Smuggling Found to Be the Cause of 2023 in-Custody Death at RPS Headquarters

Attempted drug smuggling found to be the cause of 2023 in-custody death at RPS headquarters

Saskatchewan’s Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) says no officers were at fault after a man was found unresponsive inside a cell at Regina Police Service (RPS) headquarters and later died in hospital. The investigation concluded that the man was most likely attempting to smuggle drugs and died as a result.

Man likely trying to smuggle drugs when he died in Regina police custody: watchdog

A man who died while in police custody was likely trying to smuggle drugs into a correctional facility, according to a report from Saskatchewan's police watchdog organization.

Saskatchewan - SIRT Concludes Investigation into in Custody Death in Regina

On August 22, 2023, the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) was notified of an in-custody death that took place at the Regina Police Service (RPS) Detention Unit. SIRT's Civilian Ex. . .

SIRT Concludes Investigation into in Custody Death in Regina

On August 22, 2023, the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) was notified of an in-custody death that took place at the Regina Police Service (RPS) Detention Unit. SIRT's Civilian...