Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025



Location: Winnipeg



Substance Sold As: Down



Visual Description: Purple chunk/pebble

Purple chunk/pebble sold as DOWN was found to contain fentanyl, fentanyl analogues and multiple types of benzodiazepine.

Benzodiazepines are sedatives that do not respond to naloxone. When combined with opioids such as fentanyl, they can increase the risk of complex overdose.

The substance was tested locally at Street Connections on June 5, detecting fentanyl and benzodiazepines. The sample was then sent to Health Canada Drug Analysis Services for confirmation.

Testing results:


Fentanyl (10.9%)
Bromazolam (5.52%)
Etizolam (1.54%)
Flualprazolam (<1%)
para-Fluorofentanyl (<1%)
Caffeine (28.6%)
Dimethylsulfone (4.08%)
Desalkylgidazepam (could not be quantified)

Original Street Connections Drug Alert

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If you are using substances, please:


* Use with a friend and stagger your use 

* Start low and go slow

* Have and know how to use naloxone

If you are using alone, consider calling a friend or the NORS line at 1-888-688-NORS so they can spot you.

Get your drugs checked:


Mobile Overdose Prevention Site (MOPS), W/Tu/F/S/S, 12-5PM in the parking lot beside 631 Main St

Nine Circles, Tu/W/Th, 10am-4pm, parking lot door of 705 Broadway Ave


Street Connections, M/W/F, 8:30am-3:30pm, 496 Hargrave St


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