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Helena, MT – Major Carfentanil Seizure Raises Urgent Health Concerns in Montana
A significant seizure of carfentanil, a potent tranquilizer often used for elephants, has sparked alarm among Montana officials. Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced that law enforcement authorities in Billings recently confiscated a staggering 4,900 pills suspected to contain carfentanil, alongside 5,000 pills testing positive for fentanyl. These drugs were trafficked into the state, reportedly linked to Mexican cartels.
"This is a new and troubling development in our ongoing battle against drug trafficking," Knudsen stated, noting that previous seizures usually involved only one or two pills of carfentanil. He emphasized the heightened dangers posed by carfentanil, which is estimated to be 100 times more potent than fentanyl and 10,000 times more lethal than morphine.
"The cartels are pivoting to different products," Knudsen warned, urging the public to avoid taking any non-prescribed medications. He highlighted that overdose interventions using naloxone and naltrexone may require higher dosages due to carfentanil’s lethal potency.
Montana authorities are urging residents struggling with addiction to seek help through local resources, ensuring community safety amidst this growing crisis.
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