The Camrose Police Service is warning residents after responding to four suspected fentanyl-related overdoses in the past week. The alarming cluster of incidents highlights the ongoing danger of a toxic illegal drug supply in the central Alberta community.
“In the past week, Camrose Police have responded to four suspected overdose incidents, where fentanyl was believed to be involved,” the service stated in a public warning. The police have not released details on the conditions of those who overdosed, but the cases have triggered renewed calls for public vigilance and use of naloxone kits.
The warning comes after a significant fentanyl seizure that police estimate removed approximately 4,050 doses from reaching the community and surrounding areas. In a separate enforcement action, on June 10, 2026, Warren Young was sentenced to three years in jail for charges connected to a fentanyl seizure, according to the Camrose Police Service.
An eight-month drug trafficking investigation concluded earlier, resulting in 22 drug trafficking related charges, 11 possession for the purpose of trafficking charges, and two proceeds of crime charges.
Recent enforcement actions have also taken smaller quantities of drugs off the streets. On February 1, 2026, a traffic stop led to the seizure of 29 grams of crack cocaine, 22 grams of methamphetamine, and 18.5 grams of fentanyl, along with drug paraphernalia and cash. And on November 5, 2025, a search warrant at a home on 43 Street in the 5200 block yielded an ounce of fentanyl, an ounce of methamphetamine, cocaine, and $2,060 in cash.
The police are reminding residents that free naloxone kits are available at over 2,000 distribution sites across Alberta, including many pharmacies, through Alberta Health Services. Anyone can pick up a kit and receive training to use it. Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose if given quickly.
Anyone with information about suspected drug activity can report it anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or directly to the Camrose Police Service at 780-672-4444.
