STV NewsTributes have been paid to drug-policy campaigner following his death.
Peter Krykant, who ran the Glasgow Overdose Prevention Service, passed away on Monday aged 48.
Mr Krykant became a prominent figure in the campaign for a safe drugs consumption room in response the growing number of drug deaths.
He launched an unofficial consumption room during the pandemic in 2020, initially in a mini van before upgrading to a former ambulance.
Speaking to STV News in 2021, Mr Krykant said he started using drugs at just 11 years old.
He said he had relapsed after more than a decade of being clean due to the stress of witnessing pain and trauma daily helping others consume safely.
As well as launching the drugs “safe space”, he ran as an independent candidate in the 2021 Holyrood election and called for more empathy in response to addiction.
Reacting to the news of Mr Krykant’s death, Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie MSP said: “We are all deeply saddened to hear of Peter’s passing. Everyone from the Scottish Greens is thinking of his family and friends at this extremely difficult time.
“Peter was a tireless campaigner for a fairer, more compassionate approach to handling drug misuse and addiction, and his campaigning has left such an important legacy in the UK’s first safe consumption room in Glasgow.
“His advocacy for drug reform, and of course, his yellow van have no doubt saved countless lives in Scotland.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.15pm on Monday, June 9, 2025, police attended an address in Graham Avenue, Larbert following a report of a concern for person.
“The body of a 48-year-old man was found within. His next of kin has been informed.
“A post mortem examination will be carried out in due course. The death is being treated as unexplained.”
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