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Drumheller RCMP is investigating three suspected overdose deaths

Two young women and a man are dead
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(The Canadian Press)

Drumheller RCMP are issuing a public warning following three suspected drug overdose deaths.

The investigation into the sudden deaths of three individuals at a residence in Drumheller on Saturday is continuing, along with assistance from the Drumheller RCMP General Investigation Section and Crime Reduction Unit.

The autopsies for the 21-year-old woman, 27-year-old woman, both from Drumheller, and the 31-year-old man from Rosedale, Alta., are scheduled for later this week at the Calgary office of the chief medical examiner.

Drumheller RCMP’s investigation continues and will include laboratory analysis of the substances suspected of being contaminated with lethal quantities of opioid-related substances such as fentanyl, carfentanil or methamphetamines.

If anyone has information about this incident, contact the Drumheller RCMP at 403-823-2630 or your local police. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at P3Tips.com.