Almaguin Highlands OPP are warning residents there about the deadly effects of illicit drugs after two drug overdoses on Sunday.

Police say one person was pronounced deceased at hospital while the other received medical treatment.

OPP in Almaguin says there has been an increase in suspected drug-related overdoses in the area over the last couple of days.

A dark-coloured fentanyl being mixed into street drugs is believed to be involved.

 

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