ALEXANDRO MAYORKAS IS THE CARTEL KINGPIN, FENTANYL JUNKIE EPIDEMIC | MATTA OF FACT 9.21.23 2pm

ALEXANDRO MAYORKAS IS THE CARTEL KINGPIN, FENTANYL JUNKIE EPIDEMIC | MATTA OF FACT 9.21.23 2pm

Fentanyl, a strong synthetic opioid, is the Philadelphia area's top local drug threat, according to local officials.

In 2021, Philadelphia had a total of 1,276 overdose deaths according to data from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.

In addition, 82% of the 2021 overdose deaths in Philadelphia included fentanyl.

This powerful drug has also been found in cocaine, methamphetamine, counterfeit pills, and others.