‘Unidentified narcotic’ linked to number of overdoses downtown: Toronto police

A Toronto Police Services logo is shown at headquarters, in Toronto, on Friday, August 9, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Toronto police have issued a public safety alert after an unidentified narcotic has been linked to a number of suspected overdoses over the past few days.

Police said they responded to several overdose calls in the areas of Allan Gardens, Moss Park and Sherbourne Street between Shuter Street and Gerrard Street East between Thursday and Saturday.

“Investigators are concerned there may be more people who have been sold or given these opioid drugs,” police said in a news release on Saturday.

“If anyone suffers serious illness after consuming a narcotic, they should attend a hospital emergency room, call 9-1-1, or go to a walk-in clinic immediately for treatment.”

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 416-808-5100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).