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The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning about the dangers of fentanyl and how social media can make it easier for drug dealers to reach potential buyers, including minors.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid up to 100 times more powerful than morphine. Authorities warn that even a very small amount can cause a potentially fatal overdose.
Steven Ohman, the DEA’s resident agent in charge in Brownsville, says children with access to smartphones may also have access to social media accounts where dealers advertise and sell counterfeit pills.
“If your child has a phone, that means they can go on social media where these individuals sell their products. That means they can buy these fake counterfeit pills. That means they can sell them,” Ohman said.
Counterfeit pills pose a serious risk
Fentanyl can be found in different forms, including counterfeit pills designed to look like legitimate prescription medications.
Authorities warn that it is impossible to determine by appearance alone whether a pill contains fentanyl or how much of the drug it may contain. They urge people to avoid taking medication that was not prescribed to them or obtained from a licensed pharmacy.
27 pounds of fentanyl seized in the region
According to the DEA, agents in the McAllen area, which includes Harlingen and Brownsville, have seized approximately 27 pounds of fentanyl in pill and powder form since January.
Ohman said that amount could represent approximately 630,000 potentially deadly doses.
Authorities continue to warn families about the risks of counterfeit pills and encourage parents to talk with their children about the dangers of buying or selling drugs through social media.
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