In 2022, the problem of fentanyl had a lot to do with a 30% increase in overdose deaths compared to the prior year in the U.S.

A Women Brings 300 Fentanyl Pills into a County Jail

In another story outside Texas, a woman was arrested on a Saturday night and booked into a county jail. During intake, a detention officer saw a bag of pills in the woman’s body. Before counting the pills, patrol deputies put on protective equipment to protect them from fentanyl exposure. They counted 300+ pills, and the pills weighed about 39 grams. They are suspected to be fentanyl.  The pills were to be sent to the state Bureau of Investigation for additional analysis.

The inmate was taken to a nearby hospital for medical clearance because of her contact with the drugs. She returned later to be booked in the jail on charges that now included the introduction of contraband and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

The sheriff commended the deputy in the booking department for keeping a close eye on the inmate in the booking process. Her awareness, he said, and her quick actions prevented a huge supply of deadly and illegal drugs from potentially getting into the jail and endangering other inmates.

Learn more in Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, and Part 6 of this continuing series.

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