News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, October 21, 2016 Medic Incident – C16-217960 On October 18, 2016, at approximately 5:30 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a residence on Aikins Street in response to a call for medical assistance. A child was transported in critical condition, however, since been upgraded to stable. While inside the residence police became aware of a potential safety issue due to the presence of what investigators suspect may have been residue of the drug – fentanyl. In order to safely deal with the risk, Winnipeg Police deployed members of the Clandestine Lab Team. Officers within this unit work in hazmat suits and are specially trained to work in potentially hazardous environments. Members of this team are capable of dealing with a variety of situations involving controlled substances. At no time were investigators of the opinion that a clandestine drug lab was in operation. The investigation is ongoing. No further information is available at this time.   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.