A devastating outbreak of fentanyl-related deaths has shaken the city of Ciudad Juárez, with five individuals losing their lives due to overdose poisoning. According to forensic analysis, the synthetic opioid was found in the bodies of all five victims, who were from different areas of the city.
The first incident occurred at a home in the Oasis Revolución neighborhood, where three men died after consuming illicit substances. Toxicology tests revealed that they had overdosed on fentanyl, with traces of cocaine also detected in their systems. Two of them died at the scene, while the third succumbed to his injuries at a private clinic.
A separate incident claimed the lives of two men at a home in the Salvárcar neighborhood. Forensic analysis confirmed that they too had died from fentanyl overdose poisoning, with no other substances detected in their systems.
At both crime scenes, authorities discovered packages containing white powder, which were analyzed to contain fentanyl. In one case, a mixture of other substances was identified, but its composition remains under investigation.
The State Attorney General’s Office is conducting further investigations into the circumstances surrounding these deaths.
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 times more potent than heroin, has been linked to numerous overdose-related deaths worldwide. Its high toxicity and frequent adulteration with other substances make it a serious risk for those who consume it, even in small quantities.
Despite the federal government’s assertion that fentanyl use has not increased in Mexico, data from other agencies suggests otherwise. The Baja California Forensic Medical Service (Semefo) reported in January that approximately 16.6% of bodies admitted to its facilities contained fentanyl.
“This is a clear indication that fentanyl use is on the rise,” said César Raúl González, state director of Semefo. “Over the past two years, we’ve conducted over 4,600 studies, and the results show a higher positivity for fentanyl in bodies admitted to our facilities.”
The data collected by Semefo contrasts with the federal government’s denial of an increase in fentanyl use. Local authorities have intensified efforts to combat its distribution and prevent further tragedies related to its use.
Fentanyl: A Deadly Synthetic Opioid
Fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid that has been linked to numerous overdose-related deaths worldwide. Its toxicity and frequent adulteration with other substances make it a serious risk for those who consume it, even in small quantities.
As the fentanyl epidemic continues to spread across Mexico, authorities are working tirelessly to combat its distribution and prevent further tragedies related to its use.
Source: Infobae
