The Regina Police Service (RPS) has seen a rise in dangerous illicit drugs, especially fentanyl, in the first seven months of 2023..RPS said it is committed “to combat the opioid crisis in our community.”. RPS Drug Seizures Aug 24 2023 .From January to July 2023, the RPS seized over 10.4 kgs of fentanyl. This is a significant amount because even a tiny bit of this drug can cause severe harm or death..The 10.4 kgs that the RPS took could make millions of lethal doses that are extremely dangerous and this is the most they have ever seized in one year up until now..Besides fentanyl, the police have also seized a lot of cocaine and methamphetamine. Since January 2023, they have removed 2.6 kgs of cocaine and 9.2 kgs of methamphetamine from the streets.. Fentanyl blocks .The RPS took these illegal drugs away in 727 separate seizures. Officers from units such as the Street Gang Unit, the Drug Unit, and the Crime Reduction Team were the ones involved in the seizures..Regular patrol officers have also been substantially involved as they sometimes find illegal drugs while doing things such as stopping cars or responding to routine calls for help and making arrests..In many situations, they also take away guns, knives, and other weapons, as well as money earned from illegal businesses, because of these investigations..If you have information about drug trafficking in Regina, contact our RPS Drug Tip Line (306)777-8602 or report anonymously through Regina Crime Stoppers: https://www.reginacrimestoppers.ca/
