7 young people in hospital after consuming unknown drugs in Waterloo
Police say it happened in the area of University Avenue and Fischer Hallman Road
Seven youth were transported to hospital on Wednesday after consuming unknown suspected drugs in Waterloo.
Waterloo regional police said officers were called to the area of University Avenue and Fischer Hallman Road at about 2:30 p.m. after several young people began experiencing drowsiness and laboured breathing. Police did not specify their age.
Police said their symptoms occurred after consuming suspected drugs. They were all transported to hospital.
A spokesperson with the Waterloo Catholic District School Board confirmed the incident involved some students from Resurrection Catholic Secondary School in Kitchener.
Police said the substance consumed is unknown at this time and that an investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at or Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online here.
5 suspected overdoses
On Thursday evening, the Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy said there were five suspected overdose-related incidents in the last 24 hours involving youth.
The group said on November 2, the youths consumed what was described as white or yellow Xanax pills, which could have also contained LSD or Fentanyl.
Police confirmed to CBC K-W that these five incidents are among the ones they are investigating.
Police released an online statement that advised people not to consume drugs that were received or purchased.
WARNING: <br>We have responded to reports of youths experiencing symptoms after consuming suspected drugs around University Avenue and Fischer Hallman Road in Waterloo. <br><br>Several youths transported to hospital for treatment. <br><br>If you have purchased or received drugs, DO NOT CONSUME. <a href="https://t.co/LcVhFgq3Ru">pic.twitter.com/LcVhFgq3Ru</a>
—@WRPSToday