Fentanyl resembling cookies, candies, hitting Winnipeg streets: police

Winnipeg police are warning the public about a new batch of fentanyl appearing on city streets with a distinctive appearance.

On Friday, police released photos of fentanyl pressed and packaged to look like cut-out cookies, soaps, candies and confections.

winnipeg fentanyl Fentanyl recently seized by the City of Winnipeg packaged and coloured to look like candy. (Winnipeg police handout)

Police say if people come across similar items, they should not touch them and call the non-emergency line at 204-986-6222.

Police add people using drugs should never use them alone and always carry Naloxone.

winnipeg fentanyl 2 Fentanyl recently seized by the City of Winnipeg packaged and coloured to look like cookies. (Winnipeg police handout)