A 27-year-old woman in Warwick, Rhode Island, died from a fentanyl overdose after consuming marijuana purchased from an unregulated source.
Warwick police are investigating the incident and are warning the public about the dangers of purchasing marijuana from unlicensed vendors.
Preliminary investigations suggest the marijuana was laced with fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid that can be lethal in small doses.
WARWICK – The Warwick police are warning the public after a 27-year-old woman died after unknowingly consuming marijuana apparently laced with fentanyl.
She was found unresponsive in Warwick after consuming marijuana that wasn't purchased from a licensed dispensary, the police said. She was pronounced dead despite lifesaving efforts, the police said.
More: RI overdoses dropped in 2023, but, 'We have a lot more work to do'The police said the preliminary investigation indicates the marijuana was contaminated with fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that can be lethal even in small amounts.
The overdose happened at 2:34 a.m. Thursday at a Warwick hotel, the police said, although they declined to name the hotel or provide an exact address.
The police are investigating the source and urge "the public to exercise extreme caution when purchasing or using marijuana from unregulated sources."
"As our investigation continues, we are working to determine whether this is an isolated incident or part of a larger trend," Capt. Daniel DiMaio said.
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include additional information
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