TANGIPAHOA PARISH (KPEL) —Louisiana authorities have issued a Public Safety Alert after seeing a recent rise in overdose calls related to a deadly new drug trend, ‘Green Fentanyl‘.
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Both local and federal law enforcement agencies are working together to spread awareness in the New Orleans area and across South Louisiana after seeing this extremely potent and deadly drug making its rounds.
While the warning was initially issued for southeast Louisiana, residents statewide should be alert and aware of the threat.
What is Green Fentanyl?
According to the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office, this new type of fentanyl has a green coloring and a chalk-like, gel-like, or tar-like texture.
It can be easily mistaken for less potent drugs such as marijuana, especially among less experienced users…