Police challenge warning after lady in R.I. dies from fentanyl-laced pot

Police in Rhode Island are warning the general public following the dying of a younger lady who purportedly died after she unknowingly consumed marijuana laced with fentanyl.

The Warwick Police Division stated the 27-year-old, whom they didn’t determine, was discovered unresponsive at a neighborhood resort at about 2:34 a.m. Thursday. She had consumed marijuana that had not been bought from a licensed dispensary, the division stated in a information launch. 

The girl was in the end pronounced lifeless, regardless of lifesaving efforts.

Warwick police stated a preliminary investigation indicated the marijuana she consumed was contaminated with fentanyl, “a robust artificial opioid that may be deadly even in small quantities.” The division urged members of the general public to train excessive warning when buying or consuming marijuana from an unregulated supply.

“As our investigation continues, we’re working to find out whether or not that is an remoted incident or half of a bigger development,” Warwick Police Capt. Daniel DiMaio stated in an announcement. 

Abby Patkin is a common task information reporter whose work touches on public transit, crime, well being, and all the things in between.