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Mounties in northern British Columbia say a 16-year-old girl who was rushed to hospital after suffering a fentanyl overdose last week has died.
In an update on the case Tuesday, the Prince George RCMP confirmed the girl passed away over the weekend, saying the investigation into the case is a top priority for the detachment’s serious crimes unit.
Last week, the RCMP announced it was working to identify the source of the drugs, saying the trafficker could face significant consequences if the overdose victim succumbed to her injuries.
Police were called to a home on McMaster Crescent near Gladstone Drive in the city’s College Heights neighbourhood around 7 a.m. Wednesday after the girl was found unconscious.
Investigators said Friday the teen was determined to have high levels of fentanyl in her blood when tested in hospital.
“Though in B.C. adults are allowed to possess up to 2.5 grams of illicit …
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