Crime & Safety
Cops Warn Of Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Pills On The Streets
Thousands of deadly fentanyl-laced pills have been seized by authorities in Arizona.
TEMPE, AZ — Tempe, Arizona police are warning citizens of counterfeit pills being distributed on the streets which are laced with fentanyl, a highly potent and often deadly form of synthetic opioid.
Tempe police, as well as other law enforcement agencies throughout Arizona, have seized thousands of these pills, Tempe police said in a bulletin shared on Twitter.
The pills are blue and have the markings "M" and "30" imprinted. Police warn that these markings may change.
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Fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin. Police ask that if you have any information on the distribution of these deadly pills, then to call them at 480-350-8311. Also, call this number if you believe you are unsure if a pill is laced.
Counterfeit pills designed to look like prescription pills may actually contain fentanyl. Please only consume prescription pills prescribed by a doctor. If you are unsure please call 480-350-8311. pic.twitter.com/iGLvO4sGjc
— Tempe Police (@TempePolice) May 7, 2018
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Article image: The shadow of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is cast on a photograph of heroin and fentanyl during a news conference the U.S. Capitol March 22, 2018 in Washington, DC. In an attempt to fight America's opioid epidemic, Graham is introducing legislation that would increase the punishment for fentanyl distribution and trafficking. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images News/Getty Images)
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