Provided by the Windsor Police Service.

Police issue public safety alert

By Maureen Revait

January 25, 2023 - 9:45pm

The Windsor Police Service issued a warning after discovering counterfeit oxycodone tablets in the community.

The fake pills were analyzed and found to contain fentanyl. This can be extremely dangerous and potentially lethal.

PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT:
We believe that counterfeit oxycodone tablets may be in circulation across Windsor Essex. These fake pills were analyzed and found to contain fentanyl, which is extremely dangerous and potentially lethal.
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— Windsor Police (@WindsorPolice) January 25, 2023

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