OMAHA, Neb. – Omaha Police are warning the public about a new extremely powerful and potentially deadly drug found in the area. The department’s narcotics unit recently identified carfentanil, a synthetic opioid estimated to be 10,000 times stronger than morphine and 100 times more potent than fentanyl.
The drug was found in blue M-30 pills but can also appear as a liquid or a white powder resembling cocaine or heroin.
“Its emergence in local drug markets is extremely concerning, as even minimal exposure can lead to fatal overdoses, including among opioid-tolerant individuals,” the department said in a Facebook post.
Omaha Police say that in carentanil overdose cases, multiple doses of Naloxone—possibly six to eight—may be required to reverse the effects. Police urge anyone who suspects exposure to fentanyl-related substances, including carfentanil, to call 911 immediately and seek medical help.
As previously reported by Emily’s Hope, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned in December about a sharp rise in carfentanil-related deaths. The CDC says the monthly average jumped from 3.3 between January 2021 and June 2023 to 34.4 between July 2023 and June 2024.
