At approximately 8:45 Saturday night RCMP received a report of  four unresponsive men at an establishment on Fischer Avenue in The Pas.

Information received was that these individuals had ingested drugs, possibly ecstasy, believed to be laced with an opioid.

Officers attended and assisted EMS with the administration of naloxone in an effort to revive them.

Three of the four were revived and transported to hospital where they were treated and later released.

The fourth man was transported to hospital and later flown to Brandon where he remains in critical condition.

Several hours later RCMP received an additional report of two other overdoses at the same location. These two men were taken to hospital where they were treated and released.

RCMP are advising the community of a dangerous illicit drug circulating in the area.

The drug is believed to be in a crystal-like powder form, purple in color, and may contain fentanyl.

The Pas RCMP are asking anyone with information to call 204-627-6204, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

 The investigation continues.