15,000 fentanyl pills disguised as candy seized in Connecticut ahead of Halloween
Derek Maltz, former DEA special operations director, warned parents to educate themselves on the nationwide fentanyl crisis after officials seized 15,000 pills disguised as candy in Connecticut.
With Halloween just weeks away, the DEA is warning parents the deadly rainbow-colored pills may be marketed to children.
"This is not a drug issue, it’s a mass poisoning," he said.
"We're losing a future generation -- 300 a day."
Derek Maltz, former DEA special operations director, warned parents to educate themselves on the nationwide fentanyl crisis after officials seized 15,000 pills disguised as candy in Connecticut.
With Halloween just weeks away, the DEA is warning parents the deadly rainbow-colored pills may be marketed to children.
"This is not a drug issue, it’s a mass poisoning," he said.
"We're losing a future generation -- 300 a day."
Former DEA official warns parents after fentanyl found disguised in candy packaging: 'It's a mass poisoning'
Derek Maltz said parents need to be proactive and seek educational materials after officials seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills disguised as candy.
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