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FILE– This undated file picture provided by the U.S. Lawyer Office for Utah and introduced as proof at a trial reveals fentanyl-laced fake oxycodone tablets collected during an investigation. (U.S. Lawyer Office for Utah via AP, File)
AUSTIN (KXAN)– Austin police state five current deaths by overdose may be connected to fake pills making their way throughout Austin.
Austin Authorities Department says the fake tablets are made with fentanyl, making them extremely fatal.
Here’s what police want you to be on the lookout for:
Fake Oxycodone might be blue and have a letter “m” pressed into it.
On the other hand, the fake illegal Xanax is white and is pressed with “G-3-7-2-2.”
Officials in Williamson County say this month 15 individuals have overdosed on counterfeit Oxycodone. Only one individual has actually overdosed on the counterfeit Xanax.
No deaths have been reported in the county.
Call 911 if you identify pills believed to be fake
Austin-Travis County
