DEADLY CARFENTANIL, 100 TIMES STRONGER THAN FENTANYL, FOUND IN FAKE M-30 OXYCODONE PILLS LOCALLY

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By Miriam Raftery

August 19, 2025 (San Diego) – Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid that is 100 times stronger than fentanyl, has been found in the San Diego in fake M-30 oxycodone (pain killer) pills. District Attorney Summer Stephan warns, “Even tiny amounts can be deadly.”

Just one pill can kill.  Fentanyl test strips may not detect carfentanil, which was developed originally as an elephant tranquilizer. So a negative result does not mean a drug is safe.

Overdose signs may include stopped or slowed breathing, blue/gray skin, unconsciousness, and/or gurgling or rattling sounds.

Narcan (Naloxone) may not work with one dose. Multiple doses and emergency help are often needed.

If you suspect an overdose, call 911 immediately.

 


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It was just a matter of time. New drugs are being designed and distributed often, due to ongoing demand. I recently found a small clear bag of what appeared to be "blue crystal methamphetamine" on a sidewalk in El Cajon. I picked it up not using bare hands, and turned it over to the El Cajon Police Department. Can't imagine what might have happened if a child picked it up.

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