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Police in Salmon Arm, B.C., Warn of Potent Drugs After Two Overdoses in 24 Hours
Police said the counterfeit tablets may contain isotonitazene, a synthetic opioid up to 50 times stronger than fentanyl, after two suspected overdoses.
- On Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, Salmon Arm RCMP issued a warning about counterfeit Dilaudid tablets circulating in the community after responding to two suspected overdoses in 24 hours.
- Counterfeit tablets sold as Dilaudid or 'dillies' contain isotonitazene, a synthetic opioid considered up to 50 times stronger than fentanyl, according to police. Media relations officer Andrew Hodges noted the high overdose risk.
- Police are also monitoring for cychlorphine, a rare laboratory-made opioid approximately 10 times more potent than fentanyl. Hodges warned no test strips currently exist to detect its presence.
- Officials advise anyone using illicit substances to carry naloxone and avoid using drugs alone. If witnessing an overdose, individuals must call 9-1-1 immediately for emergency assistance.
- Interior Health issued drug alerts last week, including one for Kamloops about 110 kilometres west of Salmon Arm, warning of fake Dilaudid tablets circulating across the British Columbia Interior.
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