Sheriff warns of dangerous new drug trend ‘green fentanyl’
By Erin Lowrey
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TANGIPAHOA PARISH, Louisiana (WDSU) — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a new drug called “green fentanyl.”
According to the sheriff’s office, the new trend is rising on the Northshore and in the Metro New Orleans area.
According to the sheriff, green fentanyl has been seized in recent investigations and is known to have the consistency of sidewalk chalk, gel or tar.
The drug can also easily be mistaken for cannabis, which is less potent, according to the sheriff’s office warning.
The drug is extremely potent and has been linked to recent spikes in overdoses on the Northshore.
Green fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin, according to the sheriff’s office.
The sheriff’s office shared the following warning signs of an overdose and encouraged anyone witnessing a possible overdose to call 911 or administer Narcan if available.
TPSO also participates with Operation Angel, a program offering those struggling with addiction to turn to the sheriff’s office to seek treatment, at no charge, without fear of consequences.
Anyone seeking help through Operation Angel can visit any TPSO office or call 985-747-9696.
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