Steinkjer: Police Investigate Two Deaths, one Person Charged
Steinkjer, Norway – Trøndelag police are investigating teh deaths of two individuals – a man in his 60s and a person in their 20s - in Steinkjer, and have charged one person in connection with the cases.
Police were initially notified of a possible overdose late Wednesday night at an address in Steinkjer. The man in his 60s was pronounced dead later that evening. This death is being investigated in relation to the death of a person in their 20s on september 10th.
A man residing with the 20-year-old has been charged. Police confirm this is the same individual found dead Wednesday night. The charged individual is also facing accusations of possession and distribution of drugs, specifically a substance suspected to have been taken by both deceased individuals.
“We are investigating the deaths based on several theories, but emphasize that so far there is no indication that there is something criminal behind it,” stated prosecutor Silje Valstad in a press release. “At the same time, we are worried that there may be extra dangerous drugs in circulation.”
Police have seized a white, amphetamine-like powder from both locations, believed to be a narcotic substance.
valstad reiterated the police’s general warning against all illicit drugs and those not prescribed by a physician. ”We do not yet know without a doubt what has caused these two deaths, but we will still particularly warn the intoxicating environment that there can be extra dangerous or strong substance in circulation.”
Identities of the deceased have been released to next of kin.
