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Campbell River
2025-04-22 09:32 PDT
File # 2025-4224
Following the suspected overdose death of a teenage youth, the Campbell River RCMP are reaching out to the public to remind them of the dangers involved with drug use.
The investigation into the youth’s medical emergency has led police to believe that a combination of Dilaudid (Hydromorphone) and non-prescription cough medication was a contributing factor in the death.
Cst Maury Tyre explained, It’s extremely important for youth and parents to understand the dangers that are posed by all drugs, including the use of prescription and non-prescription medications. Although police do speak in schools and offer drug and alcohol education, there is a need for this information to be regularly re-affirmed in the home and in the community to safeguard our youth. The reality is, this kind of tragedy affects people of all walks of life and socio-economic levels, sometimes through addiction, and sometimes through experimentation.
It’s extremely important for youth and parents to understand the dangers that are posed by all drugs, including the use of prescription and non-prescription medications. Although police do speak in schools and offer drug and alcohol education, there is a need for this information to be regularly re-affirmed in the home and in the community to safeguard our youth. The reality is, this kind of tragedy affects people of all walks of life and socio-economic levels, sometimes through addiction, and sometimes through experimentation.
The Campbell River RCMP wish to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the youth in this most difficult time and will not be providing further information.
If you wish to report a crime or ongoing criminal activity, please contact the Campbell River RCMP at 250-286-6221. If you wish to remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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Email: maury.tyre@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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