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Tainted Heroin Suspected In Rash Of Overdoses In Columbus

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Columbus police have issued what they call an urgent public safety notice about a rash of suspected drug overdoses on Tuesday.

Police say first responders became alarmed about several people overdosing in the Linden area. At least nine people were treated by late Tuesday. No deaths have been reported.
 
Police say a tainted batch of heroin could be to blame.