Idaho officials issue warning after 5 people die of fentanyl overdoses in 8 days
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The following is a news release from Idaho State Police. Photos | DEA
COEUR D’ALENE Law enforcement officials from Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), U.S Attorney’s Office, Idaho State Police, Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene Police Departments are warning the public about a sharp increase in fatal overdoses connected to the highly potent and often deadly drug, fentanyl.
Over the last eight days, five fatal overdoses have been reported in Kootenai County involving counterfeit prescription pills and other illicit narcotics suspected to be laced with fentanyl. These deaths involve four males and one female ranging in age from 15 to 60. It appears at this time all five deaths were accidental and unrelated.
There are two pandemics : Five fentanyl-related overdoses in Kootenai County in a week, authorities say
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There are two pandemics : Five fentanyl-related overdoses in Kootenai County in a week, authorities say
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