Newfoundland cocaine deaths now outpace fentanyl fatalities

April 16, 2025, 2:20 pm

Recent reports from Newfoundland and Labrador reveal a troubling trend where fatalities from cocaine toxicity have exceeded those attributed to fentanyl. Data from the province’s chief medical examiner’s office shows a markedly higher number of deaths linked to cocaine, raising urgent public health concerns. Officials are investigating the circulation of highly potent cocaine and its impact on community safety, prompting calls for targeted law enforcement and health interventions.

globalnews.ca / Cocaine is killing more people in Newfoundland and Labrador than fentanyl, police say

Authorities in Newfoundland and Labrador say highly potent cocaine is circulating in the province, and killing more people than fentanyl.

theglobeandmail.com / Cocaine is killing more people in Newfoundland and Labrador than fentanyl, police say

Data from the province’s chief medical examiner’s office show 43 people died of cocaine toxicity last year compared with 20 from fentanyl and eight from a combination of the drugs

thestar.com / Cocaine is killing more people in Newfoundland and Labrador than fentanyl, police say

ST. JOHN'S - Authorities in Newfoundland and Labrador say highly potent cocaine is circulating in the province, and killing more people than fentanyl.

winnipegfreepress.com / Cocaine is killing more people in Newfoundland and Labrador than fentanyl, police say

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