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According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 80-100 times stronger than morphine. Pharmaceutical fentanyl was developed for pain management treatment of cancer patients and is applied via a patch on the skin. However, it is also a strong narcotic and has been used for abuse. The substance is very dangerous according to Dr. Andrea Carter, chief medical officer at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, and a small amount may result in overdose.

According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 80-100 times stronger than morphine. Pharmaceutical fentanyl was developed for pain management treatment of cancer patients and is applied via a patch on the skin. However, it is also a strong narcotic and has been used for abuse. The substance is very dangerous according to Dr. Andrea Carter, chief medical officer at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, and a small amount may result in overdo…

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INET seizes $2.08 million in illicit drugs; suspect makes bond
January 7, 2022 1:03 a.m.

INET seizes $2.08 million in illicit drugs; suspect makes bond

Officers with the Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team, also known as INET, seized about $2.08 million in methamphetamine and fentanyl pills on Dec. 24.