District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the County Detective Bureau received credible information that leads us to believe that an extremely toxic – even more so than normal – shipment of fentanyl-laced drugs was brought into the Kane and bordering Elk County areas and could lead to overdose deaths.  Those addicted to drugs that are commonly laced with fentanyl are most at risk.   

Fentanyl is a common addition to heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine and other drugs.  Substances like fentanyl are frequently added without the knowledge of the user.  The user has no way to know if a mixture contains fentanyl or how much fentanyl a mixture contains. 

The addition of fentanyl increases the chance of overdose. This is a health emergency.  To prevent overdose deaths, I am asking that anyone who thinks they could have this drug to contact the County Detectives at the District Attorney’s Office at (814) 887-3312 or call 911 and an officer will come retrieve the substance. During this emergency, you will NOT be charged with possession of a controlled substance if you voluntarily contact us to retrieve this.  Our goal is to get this drug off the streets to prevent overdose deaths.