Image: Seabird Island Band northeast of Agassiz says special attention should be given to purple pills being sold as MDMA. / Reenactment / Syda Productions / Dreamstime
POISONOUS DRUG SUPPLY
Agassiz-area authorities warn public against toxic drug supply
Feb 21, 2025 | 8:57 AM
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AGASSIZ — Sq’éwqel, or Sea Island Band, has released an urgent warning about the community’s drug supply Thursday afternoon (Feb. 20).
Officials say the local supply is poisonous, and special attention should be given to purple pills that are currently being sold as ecstasy.
Anyone who needs to test themselves or the people around them is urged to visit their local drug test centres:
- Agassiz Public Health Unit
- (604) 793-7160
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sq’éwqel Band Office Health Lobby
- (604) 796-2177
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
