11/02/2026
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Drug Alert: Winnipeg - Fri. October 30, 2026
PINK pebble sold as DOWN that was associated with complex overdoses was found to contain fentanyl, benzodiazepine and medetomidine.
Substance tested positive for all three on strips at Street Connections on Oct. 26. FTIR and Health Canada Drug Analysis Service testing confirmed
Fentanyl - 8.5%
Desalkylgidazepam - 5.4%
Medetomidine - 3%
Caffeine - 38%
Medetomidine is a sedative/tranquilizer only approved for use in animals. Combining opioids like fentanyl with sedatives like benzodiazepines and medetomidine increases the risk of complex overdose, because naloxone does not work on sedatives. Naloxone should still be given to reverse the opioid component. The presence of caffeine does not reverse the effects of sedatives or opioids.
Source: Street Connections
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