Increase in fentanyl draws law enforcement concerns

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that was created in a lab and is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It’s a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the U.S. and it has the San Marcos Police Department concerned.

Local law enforcement said San Marcos isn’t immune to the drug, citing its presence within the city.

“I would say it’s an issue because more than one person has overdosed from it,” said a pair of San Marcos narcotics officers who wished to remain unidentified. “Having at least one overdose in the city is problematic because now you know the problem exists.”