Three individuals, including a youth, have been charged following a drug trafficking investigation by the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS).
Officers from the SPS Drug Unit executed a search warrant on March 6 in the 1400 block of Embassy Dr.
During the search, police seized 27.7 grams of brown and red fentanyl, a colour similar to the bad batch linked to a recent overdose crisis.
SPS also confiscated 70.13 grams of methamphetamine, 19.07 grams of cocaine, 28 pregabalin pills, two dilaudid pills, ammunition, and evidence consistent with drug trafficking.
Police have charged Damion Binning, 33, Jamie McKay, 39, and a youth who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
The charges relate to various drug trafficking offences.
According to the SPS, any illegal drug use poses a serious risk, especially when it involves fentanyl.
The Saskatchewan government has activated its Provincial Emergency Operations Centre in response to a significant rise in drug overdoses, particularly those linked to a hazardous batch of fentanyl circulating on the streets of Saskatoon.
The province, in the midst of a public health crisis, is making an effort to coordinate health and safety measures.
Between March 9 and 11, Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a total of 67 overdoses and one suspicious death.
Since February 25, fire crews have responded to over 300 overdose calls.
SPS are asking anyone who sees suspicious activity or possible overdoses to immediately contact local emergency services.
