Here's what's in Colorado's new fentanyl law
May 12, 2022 · More than 900 Coloradans died from a fentanyl overdose last year, according to state health department data, including four children under the age 1, and 35 people between …
As Colorado fentanyl deaths rise, here’s the DEA’s new approach
May 22, 2024 · Fentanyl-related overdose deaths hit a new high in 2023 as law enforcement seized record amounts of the synthetic opioid, official data shows. At least 1,089 people died …
Fentanyl Accountability And Prevention - Colorado General …
Concerning measures to address synthetic opiates, and, in connection therewith, changing the criminal penalties associated with synthetic opiates; using a substance abuse assessment to …
Colorado Breaks Record For Fentanyl Pill Seizures - DEA.gov
Dec 3, 2024 · DENVER – The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Rocky Mountain Field Division (RMFD) announces it has seized nearly 2.7 million fentanyl pills – or “fake” pills – in Colorado, …
Federal and State Law Enforcement Warn of Increased Threats …
Jun 22, 2023 · Fentanyl remains the leading cause of drug-related deaths in Colorado, increasing by more than 70 percent throughout the state in 2021. Fentanyl is a highly addictive synthetic …
Two Colorado Men Sentenced To Federal Prison For Fentanyl …
2 days ago · DENVER – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Paul Barris, Jr., 40, of Telluride, and Michael Anthony Manners, 40, of …
Colorado’s new fentanyl felony and funding are official after Gov ...
May 25, 2022 · Starting on July 1, police and prosecutors will be able to charge people with felonies for possessing more than 1 gram of the drug fentanyl or of any substance containing …
5 things everyone should know about fentanyl - University of Colorado …
Aug 26, 2022 · Colorado has seen an increase in fentanyl overdoses over the past year. Here are five things everyone should know about fentanyl. What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is a synthetic …
New threats associated with Fentanyl - Colorado
Jun 22, 2023 · Fentanyl remains the leading cause of drug-related deaths in Colorado, increasing by more than 70 percent throughout the state in 2021. Fentanyl is a highly addictive synthetic …
New Colorado fentanyl law not working as prosecutors anticipated - CBS News
Oct 20, 2023 · Some Colorado prosecutors and families of fentanyl overdose victims say a new state law aimed at stiffening penalties for dealers whose fentanyl kills people isn't working as …