Battlefords RCMP are warning the public about a report received of a potentially hazardous, consumable liquid beverage/substance circulating in the Battlefords Detachment area.
The detachment is investigating multiple sudden deaths that have been reported in the area in the past week. RCMP and the Coroners Service are in the preliminary stages of determining whether or not the sudden deaths are related to this report. Families are being notified.
The RCMP do not have specific details or descriptors to provide of the liquid beverage/substance at this time. Given the potential safety risk involved, authorities are notifying the public in the Battlefords Detachment area to exercise caution and not consume any unknown liquid beverages/substances.
Anyone with information about this investigation should make a police report by calling 310-RCMP or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
If you or someone you are with experiences a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.