Glasgow Police Information Officer Mjr. Terry Flatt.
(BRENNAN CRAIN/WCLU NEWS)
GLASGOW, Ky. — Local authorities say there’s been an uptick in the number of overdose incidents in the community.
Glasgow Police released information Wednesday saying the overdose incidents are related to counterfeit pills. The drugs apparently contain fentanyl and synthetic opioids.
“These deadly synthetic drugs can be 80-100 times stronger than morphine,” according to a news release.
Police responded to an overdose call early Tuesday, said Glasgow Public Information Officer Mjr. Terry Flatt.
No deaths are associated with the reported overdose cases, police say. Many across Kentucky and the United States aren’t so lucky though.
These pills often bear the same markings and stampings as legitimate and legally prescribed medications. Individuals selling the pills claim they are legitimate and genuine.
Some 9.5 million counterfeit pills have been seized in 2021, which is more than the last two years, according to DEA statistics.
More information on fake pills can be found at www.dea.gov/onepill.
Glasgow Police says any suspicious activity should be reported to the Glasgow Police Department at (270) 651-6165, (270) 651-5151 or email tips@glasgowpd.com.
