Fentanyl-laced heroin blamed on 14 overdoses in Camden

<p>Authorities blame fentanyl-laced heroin for causing 14 overdoses in a four-hour span in Camden.</p>

News 12 Staff

Oct 12, 2017, 10:16 AM

Updated 2,399 days ago

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CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) -- Authorities blame fentanyl-laced heroin for causing 14 overdoses in a four-hour span in Camden.
New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino tweeted a warning on Wednesday.
There were no fatalities.
Camden County police say the overdoses came to an end after police made an arrest. It was not clear what charges the person is facing.
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