Matthew Delaronde turned himself in this afternoon. He did so after seeing yesterday’s news about his outstanding warrant of arrest.

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Oxycodone pills seized in Thompson earlier this year were found to contain fentanyl.

The pills were found on February 1st during a traffic stop.

29-year-old Matthew Delaronde had been arrested and released but is now wanted by the RCMP as the conditions of his Recognizance were revoked.

Delaronde is also wanted for Robbery in relation to an incident that occurred on March 20 in the City of Thompson.

“The public needs to be aware that there may be additional pills, in the community and surrounding area, disguised as Oxycodone that may contain fentanyl,” said Cpl. Julie Courchaine of the Manitoba RCMP. “These pills could cause serious harm or even death and should not be consumed.”

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid which is 100 times more potent than morphine. A lethal dose of the drug is as little as two milligrams.

The RCMP are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Matthew Delaronde to call the Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6911, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.