Feds warn of so-called rainbow fentanyl in Oregon

Anyone who encounters it or any version of fentanyl is urged to refrain from handling it and call 911 immediately.

“We urge all Oregonians to be on the lookout for fentanyl in our community and respect the highly-toxic nature of this substance,” said Steve Mygrant, Chief of the Narcotics and Criminal Enterprises Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon.

He said fentanyl is commonly disguised in fake prescriptions pills and that the fakes are indistinguishable from real pills.

“If you find or come in contact with pills not dispersed by a licensed pharmacist, assume they are fake and potentially lethal,” Mygrant said.

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