Texas maintenance workers poisoned by fentanyl-laced flyer outside library

Two workers fell ill after being handed a fentanyl-laced flyer outside of a Texas library, according to authorities.The pair of Montgomery County workers told police they were approached around 2:25 p.m.

Tuesday by a woman in the parking lot of RB Tullis Library in New Caney who handed them a damp, pink-tinted flyer, Precinct 4 Constable Rowdy Hayden said in a statement.About 30 minutes later, the employees began feeling shaky, dizzy, and experienced hot flashes, cops said.After bringing the suspicious paper to the constable’s office, an evidence technician tested it and confirmed the presence of fentanyl, police added.The letter appeared to contain a typed religious message, according to photos released by police.Authorities urged residents to proceed with caution if offered any sketchy items.

“We urge everyone to exercise caution and avoid accepting items from unknown individuals in public settings.If you see something suspicious, please report it immediately,” the office said.

Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, can be lethal even in minuscule doses.Retired Houston police officer Mark Stephens told ABC13 that the tainted flyer case is an example of how dangerous accidental exposure to the potent drug can be.“You can’t just trust anyone anymore, especially when it comes to fentanyl,” Stephens told the outlet.“It’s a deadly drug that can get into your system just by touch.

I’ve seen officers go unconscious because the wind blew and they inhaled the powder.It’s a deadly, deadly drug,” he added.The condition of two employees, who were identified to the outlet as maintenance workers, is not immediately clear.The incident remains under investigation....