Kenner police alerting parents of new street drug targeting teens
KENNER, La. (WGNO) — Kenner Police Department officers are warning the public of a new dangerous street drug reportedly targeting teenagers and young adults.
Officers said the drug Tapentadol, also known as “Pandas” or “200s,” is a “powerful opioid being sold in the streets.
Tapentadol is a narcotic similar to Oxycodone that is sold illegally as a recreational drug to give a “clean high,” according to deputies.
(Courtesy/Kenner Police Department)
(Courtesy/Kenner Police Department)
(Courtesy/Kenner Police Department)
They add that it is “extremely addictive and dangerous” and can cause overdose or death when mixed with other substances.
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Deputies said there is an ongoing investigation to crack down on distribution.
To report suspicious activity, call 911.
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