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DC Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS): Presence of fentanyl in plant-like material
The DC Department of Forensic Sciences released a bulletin last week to inform public health organizations, first responders, and law enforcement agencies of a change in the drug supply in Washington DC. The Forensic Chemistry Unit analyzed a plant-like material that was initially suspected to contain synthetic cannabinoids. Instrumental analysis confirmed the presence of fentanyl and PCP (phencyclidine). The sample was recovered in February 2022 and submitted to the laboratory in March 2022. The bulletin notes this is the first laboratory-confirmed sighting of fentanyl and PCP in plant-like material.
My Interview with a HIDTA Analyst Regarding Marijuana and Fentanyl Being Found together
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Analysis
There have been multiple reports now from the North East United States about fentanyl being found in marijuana. Some have been confirmed. This has all happened in the last few months. This is also indicative of trends where fentanyl is being combined with other synthetic drugs. Expect to see isolated increases of fentanyl being smoked in damiana and cannabis products as users start to get the word out.
Keith is a retired Police Sergeant, working his entire 29 year career in the San Francisco Bay Area. Keith is a recipient of the prestigious California’s Narcotics Officer of the Year Award and is a prior winner of MADD’s California Hero Award. He has years of experience as a Narcotics Detective and a Narcotics Unit Supervisor and is a Drug Recognition Expert Instructor (IACP #3292). Keith has developed several courses for the Department of Defense, California Narcotics Officers Association, and California POST, and numerous police agencies and private corporations.
Keith has held other assignments besides narcotics including Training Sergeant, Patrol Sergeant, COPPS Officer, Traffic Officer, and 20 years as a SWAT Team member and Sniper Team Leader. Keith has taught thousands of officers and businesses around the world about drug use, drug trends, compliance training and drug investigations. Keith is also the founder of Christian Warrior Training, where he provides free resources and training to church security ministries. He is recognized as an international drug expert and has testified as an expert in court proceedings on drug cases, homicide cases and rape prosecutions. Keith earned a BA in Business Management from Saint Mary’s College of California and a MA in Criminal Justice. Keith is the Founder and President of Graves & Associates, a company dedicated to providing drug training to law enforcement, the Department of Defense, and private industry internationally. You can follow Keith on social media on Facebook (DopeCop and DrugEnforcementCops), twitter (DopeCop) and Instagram (DrugEnforcementCops).
