“Significant” Amount of Methadone Stolen in North End – Winnipeg Robbery | The Canadian News

Winnipeg police warn of a “significant amount” of methadone stolen Monday afternoon.

Police say the drugs were taken from a building in the 500 block of Selkirk Avenue around 2:45 p.m. Monday.

The methadone was in a liter-sized bottle and police say it poses a risk to the community and possible overdoses.

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Methadone is most often used to treat addiction to other opioid drugs such as heroin.

Anyone with knowledge should call 204-986-6222 or 204-786-TIPS.

If you find the bottle, the police will ask you to call 911.