An RCMP cruiser can be seen in this file photo. (Staff photo)
Health Canada revealed that a substance found in a drug seizure contained Isotonitazene. The synthetic opioid causes effects that have drawn similarities to fentanyl.
RCMP seized drugs found in a vehicle attempting to enter Nova Scotia from New Brunswick on November 26, 2020.
Officers discovered a small plastic bag that contained a purple powder along with white pills and sent it to Health Canada for analysis. The pills are being described as triangular with the letter “M” on one side and the number “8” on the other side.
RCMP warn against illicit drug use but say the presence of Isotonitazene presents an added level of danger.
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