The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health issued a drug overdose alert, reporting three deaths in the last 24 hours in Regina from suspected illegal drugs, possibly sold as fentanyl or gabapentin.

The three deaths were reported by the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, Regina Police Service and Regina Fire & Protective Services.

“Naloxone was administered multiple times but did not prevent these deaths,” the ministry said.

Naloxone counters the effects of opioids, but not other substances like methamphetamine or benzodiazepine.

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