Prison guards hospitalized after a B.C. inmate sends fentanyl flying into air during cell search for drugs (opens original article in a new tab)

Prison guards were hospitalized after an inmate dispersed fentanyl during a cell search, leading to exposure and health risks.

• Five prison guards were hospitalized after being exposed to fentanyl during a cell search at a B.C. prison.
• The inmate allegedly dispersed the drug, causing it to become airborne and affecting officers physically and through inhalation.
• The incident highlights concerns about the prevalence of illicit drugs in Canadian prisons and the risks to staff.