According to the the Attorney General, the drug traffickers peddled pills made from a toxic mix of fentanyl and acetaminophen. They intentionally made the pills to look like oxycodone, a powerful opioid.
In addition, AG Schneiderman vowed that they will continue to use very tool at their disposal to combat the opioid crisis.
During a press conference, AG Schneiderman emphasized that “fentanyl is one of the most deadly drugs in the world.” He added that “fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and it is cheap.”
In September, AG Schneiderman released a public health warning in Buffalo regarding the dangerous and potentially deadly fake oxycodone pills.
Law enforcement does not tolerate drug trafficking
On the other hand, DEA Special Agent in Charge James Hunt said, “These arrests will make a significant impact in quality of life for residents on the West Side of Buffalo.”
Additionally, Agent Hunt said the defendants “enabled addiction by selling heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl disguised as oxycodone pills for their personal gain.”
