The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary said Wednesday that some recent drug seizures of what they thought was ecstasy, was actually methamphetamine.

Const. Steve Knight said the drugs were seized by the police during investigations that took place since May.

He said people should be very cautious because they don't really know what drugs they're using.

"Our youth know about that word, 'meth.' And they try to stay away from it, but they don't realize that what they're taking is actually meth," Knight said. "We're very concerned that this is what's happening there, and I always go back and say drug dealers, they don't care as long as they make the money. There's no such thing as a health-conscious drug dealer."

According to police, throughout Canada, methamphetamine has been sold as ecstasy to disguise the drug. Methamphetamine is a powerfully addictive stimulant manufactured in clandestine laboratories, where toxins are used to chemically alter over-the-counter medication. Police said the recipes the producers use are rarely the same making the user more vulnerable to addiction, health complications or even death.

Police said there has been an increase in methamphetamine distribution in Newfoundland and Labrador.