Health officials are out with a warning about a tainted drug circulating in the Halifax area.
Public Health says a sample of MDMA, or molly, has tested positive for fentanyl.
#DrugAlert for March 15, 2022: We have received a report from a community organization regarding a recent sample of MDMA (aka molly) that has tested positive for fentanyl, which individuals may be unaware they are consuming. The drug has been found in Windsor, West Hants and HRM. pic.twitter.com/TM0yINYUjm
— Nova Scotia Health (@HealthNS) March 15, 2022
Just a small amount of the powerful pain medication can cause an overdose or death.
Officials report the laced drug looks like MDMA crystals that come as orange and black capsules. They say it was ingested and an overdose was reversed with Naloxone.
It has been found in Windsor, West Hants, and HRM.
