Skagway police believe 2 weekend deaths are fentanyl-related

SKAGWAY, Alaska (KTUU) – Two males had been reported useless within the Southeast Alaska neighborhood of Skagway over the weekend and police imagine they’re associated to fentanyl.

In a press launch, Skagway police mentioned that they obtained a report {that a} man had died Friday, Jan. 13, and a separate report of an unresponsive male on Jan. 14.

“The result of the decision resulted in one other dying that had suspicions of illicit drug use. By way of the tragic lack of two neighborhood members quite a few suggestions started to return in,” police wrote. “Whereas our hearts and prayers exit to these affected, the Skagway Police Division wish to increase consciousness in our neighborhood of the hazards of fentanyl and different illicit medication.”

In line with the discharge, Skagway police seized “numerous capsules that’s believed to be Fentanyl” on Jan. 15.

“The investigation is on-going and felony fees are forthcoming,” police wrote. “The Skagway Police Division is dedicated to working with the neighborhood on stopping the medication coming into city and serving to those that battle with habit by means of varied sources and training.”

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