Evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation from drug investigations has agents authorities concerned that new, deadly blends of drugs are being sold across the state.
Special Agents with the bureau's drug investigation division received samples containing uniquely toxic combinations of drugs that investigators said they've rarely, if ever, seen in evidence submissions, according to a news release.
One sample contained ketamine, tramadol, cocaine, heroin and fentanyl, while another tested positive for methamphetamine, acrylfentanyl and methoxyacetylfentanyl.
"These are combinations of drugs that don't even make sense, and they are combinations that are lethal," said T.J. Jordan, assistant director of the TBI's drug investigation division.
"It's the latest example of why no illicit street drug is safe. And with combinations of these extremely toxic drugs being mixed with each other, it's a cocktail that has us very concerned. We need to remind the public again that these already dangerous drugs are becoming more and more deadly."