Ottawa police investigate after more than 100 unknown pills found scattered in parks
After the discovery of dozens of pills in local parks, Ottawa police say anyone who finds pills or other unknown substances should leave them where they found them and report it.
Ottawa police are investigating after discovering more than 100 pills of various types scattered in two local parks over the weekend. The first incident occurred at Blue Willow Park in the city's east end on Saturday, when a resident reported the suspicious pills in a seemingly random pattern throughout the park. On Sunday, police found additional pills at a park on Silverbirch Street.
Police seized the pills, which are now being analyzed to determine their composition. Authorities are advising the public to avoid touching or handling any unknown substances found in public spaces and to report any such findings to the police immediately.
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