Two sudden deaths in Princeton and area over the holidays are suspected to be drug overdoses, according to police.
RCMP Sgt. Rob Hughes said a 30-year-old man in Hedley died Dec. 23.
On Jan. 2 police were called to a Princeton residence, where a 31-year-old man was found dead.
Both deaths were investigated by the BC Coroners Service.
Hughes said there is no reason to believe there is a specific toxicity issue tainting the local drug supply.
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Hughes said he believes Princeton needs more resources for people dealing with substance use.
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The most recent BC coroner害羞草研究所檚 report indicates there was one overdose death in Princeton as of the end of August.
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