Saskatchewan's drug problem is showing up in the sewer

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New wastewater data is giving police and communities another look at the level of drug use across Saskatchewan. The testing found particularly high levels of methamphetamine and cocaine in Prince Albert. Patrick Nogier, Prince Albert Chief of Police and President of the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police, joins the show to talk about what this data tells police and how they're responding.
13 Oct 12PM English Canada News Commentary

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