DENVER ( KDVR ) — As raids continue in Colorado, authorities are noticing a new drug that’s been found across the country in the past year, and is now in the state.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Rocky Mountain Division has been seen making several arrests in the Denver Metro during raids. Along with finding new forms of fentanyl during these drug raids, the team has also been finding a new drug that’s known for its distinct color.
Jonathan Pullen, the DEA special agent in charge for the Rocky Mountain Division, told FOX31’s Vicente Arenas that they’ve been finding tusi, or pink cocaine, in Colorado.
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Pullen said he’s heard of pink cocaine across the country. DEA Rocky Mountain Division said it’s generally cocaine mixed with ketamine and/or methamphetamine. The pink powder, which can be a grab bag of different drugs dyed pink…