The Fredericton Police Force (FPF) is advising the public of a concerning spike in overdoses in the community, which has been linked to the illicit drug supply.
To date in 2026, Fredericton Police have responded to 61 overdoses incidents, compared to 27 at the same time last year. In the past 48 hours, police have responded to nine overdose calls.
Recent overdose numbers highlight a concerning upward trend. In 2023, the Fredericton Police Force recorded fifty four (54) overdose incidents, including three fatal overdoses. In 2024, overdose incidents increased to ninety seven (97), with eight fatal overdoses reported. In 2025, police responded to one hundred and sixty-two overdose (162) incidents, including nine fatal overdoses.
The Fredericton Police Force remains committed to protecting vulnerable populations and those most at risk. Anyone using drugs is urged to seek help immediately due to the increased overdose risk. The public is reminded that the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act provides legal protection to anyone who calls for emergency assistance during an overdose.
The Fredericton Police Force continues to focus its enforcement efforts on drug trafficking and the illicit drug supply in the community, through intelligence led investigations conducted by the Integrated Enforcement Unit (IEU), supported by Direct Action Response Team (DART), General Investigations Unit (GIU), Criminal Intelligence Section and patrols.
Editor’s notes:
*Year to date figures are preliminary and may be change slightly pending data validation.
*These figures do not include stats from the Fredericton Fire Department, who also respond to similar incidents.
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Media contact:
Sonya Gilks, Public Information Officer, Fredericton Police Force, Fpf.media@fredericton.ca
506-259-6758