Eastern Washington officials and law enforcement have teamed up in an effort to combat the growing fentanyl crisis in the region. | Stock Photo
Eastern Washington officials and law enforcement have teamed up in an effort to combat the growing fentanyl crisis in the region. | Stock Photo
Eastern Washington officials and law enforcement have teamed up in an effort to combat the growing fentanyl crisis in the region.
The Attorney General, DEA officials and Benton and Franklin county law enforcement officers addressed what they say is a "very serious opioid issue" in the Tri-Cities area.
Law enforcement says that over the past few years, the moving and distribution of the dangerous drug has become a serious epidemic.
According to reports, deaths from overdoses hit the younger demographic more than any other demographic due to fentanyl making its way into the school system.
United States Attorney Bill Hyslop commented on the growing epidemic. He also said that law enforcement needs the publics' help in the battle.
"It's important that people in this community know what's happening and know how serious this is and know that it is getting worse," said Hyslop in a recent speech. "We're asking the Tri-Cities area to get informed, get engaged, and fight back against fentanyl coming here."
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