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‘Rainbow fentanyl’: DEA warns of colorful synthetic drugs aimed at attracting young people
fentanyl being circulated throughout the United States. The "rainbow fentanyl" was seized by agents in 18 different states this month alone, according to a DEA news release. The administration believes the colorful narcotics are meant to attract children and young people because it resembles candy. Rainbow fentanyl m30 pills. (DEA)"Rainbow fentanyl—fentanyl pills and powder that come in a variety of bright colors, shapes, and sizes—is a deliberate effort by drug traffickers to drive addiction amongst kids and young adults," said DEA Administrator Anne Milgram. RELATED: 'Rainbow Fentanyl' seized in Portland, drug spreading on West Coast: officials The fentanyl being seized by agents come in the form of colorful powder, pills and even blocks which looks similar to sidewalk chalk, the DEA said. Rainbow fentanyl inside of a plastic bag.