Suspected fentanyl discovered in a package of Halloween candy near Rocky Mountain House, Alberta on November 2, 2022. (Image: Rocky Mountain House RCMP)

By David Opinko/LethbridgeNewsNOW

Suspected fentanyl detected in Halloween candy in Alberta

Nov 3, 2022 | 5:01 PM

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, AB – The RCMP says a package of Halloween candy in Central Alberta may have contained fentanyl.

On Nov. 2, Rocky Mountain House RCMP received a report from a concerned parent who told police that they found three pieces of a dark unknown substance inside the package.

It was sent to the Alberta RCMP Forensic Identification Section for further analysis.

RCMP officials now say the investigation has resulted in a presumptive positive test for the presence of fentanyl. Further testing will be conducted to confirm this.

“This presumptive test for the presence of Fentanyl is concerning,” reads a section of a media release from Rocky Mountain House RCMP.

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The release also stated, “Unsealed candy should be immediately disposed of.”

RCMP officials are encouraging parents to take extra precautions and examine all candy obtained on Halloween. If any suspicious items or substances are found, contact police.