Fentanyl-Laced Drugs Spike Overdoses In Milford: Police

Milford police are warning residents of fentanyl-laced drugs after more than a half dozen people overdosed on the synthetic opioid there in less than a week.

Milford Police Department
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Josh Lanier

01/31/2023 1:16 p.m.

Police said they were aware of cocaine being laced with benzos and fentanyl being sold without the consumer's knowledge. Since Wednesday, Jan. 25, eight people have overdosed on these mixtures.

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"Based on our professional experiences, fentanyl is now in all different types of substances, whether that be cocaine, methamphetamine, fake pills, or vape cartridges," Milford police said in a news release.

They asked residents to assume all substances not provided by a doctor are laced with the drug and could be potentially harmful or even fatal.

Anyone who needs help can contact the Milford Police Family Service Unit or detectives at 508-473-1113. Or they can contact Chris' Corner Recovery Resource Center at 12 Main St. or call 508-552-8080.

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