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Drug alert in Chilliwack

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 12 Jul, 2023 03:33 PM
  • Drug alert in Chilliwack

A drug alert has been issued by Fraser Health after benzodiazepines were detected in vape juice containing cannabis and synthetic cannabinoids.

The R-C-M-P in Chilliwack say the products were sold in refillable, unmarked and unbranded cartridges.

The Mounties say the tainted products are being sold in clubs and bars, but may also be sold elsewhere.

The reported side effects of benzodiazepine are prolonged sedation, nausea, vomiting and blackouts

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