Warning issued after suspected heroin tests positive for ‘incredibly dangerous’ drugs

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Recent lab testing of a substance believed to have been heroin prompted Mercer County Jeff Grey to warn law enforcement and other emergency responders to use “extreme caution.”

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The tested substance actually consisted of tramadol, cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, acetyl fentanyl and other drugs, according to the sheriff’s office.

“These drugs are incredibly dangerous and can be fatal when ingested or when absorbed through the skin,” said a Facebook post from the sheriff’s office.

Law enforcement, corrections officers, EMS and fire and hospital staff should be careful while handling any suspected drugs or drug paraphernalia.

Grey also warned drug users to use extreme caution.

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