Texas Fire Department Warns of Encounter with ‘Candy’ That Tested Positive for Fentanyl
A Texas fire department has warned of an encounter with “candy” that tested positive for fentanyl.
The Longview Fire Department announced the discovery in a post on Facebook.
“The Longview Fire Department would like to make the public aware of a potentially dangerous situation in our community. We had recent encounter with ‘candy’ that tested positive for fentanyl,” the post read.
“This is a narcotic that can be lethal when ingested. This drug is being used to lace other substances and cannot be detected through taste or smell.”
The fire department continued, “If you or someone you know comes in contact or you believe you have ingested fentanyl or any other illicit drug you should call 911 immediately to seek medical treatment.”
No additional details were provided about how or where the “candy” was obtained.
