Gang investigators working to stem the tide of fentanyl in Riverside County seized the pills and powder over the course of 2 weeks.
No further information was released because the three investigations are ongoing. But the Riverside County District Attorney's Office did say that the investigations are part of the ongoing effort to stem the flow of fentanyl into the county.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opiate that's highly addictive, 50 times more powerful than heroin, and 100 times more so than morphine. Authorities say just two milligrams of fentanyl can be fatal, and the substance is believed to be behind the spike in drug overdose deaths in recent years.Thanks for reading CBS NEWS.Please enter valid email address to continue
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