A deadly drug that is more powerful than fentanyl has been found Eastern Kentucky.

The drug is a synthetic opioid called Carfentanil and is 100 times more lethal than fentanyl.

According to Perry County Commonwealth Attorney Scott Blair, he was made aware of the drug presence in Perry County last week during a court proceeding.

Also according to Blair, Carfentanil is so strong that just one grain of salt size piece can kill a grizzly bear.

Carfentanil can be made into pills and also could be found laced in marijuana and other recreational drugs.

According to reports from the Drug Enforcement Administration, Carfentanil is more potent than morphine by 10,000 times as much. 

It’s important we all make ourselves aware of this danger and to take the proper precautions to prevent anyone from becoming a victim of this terrible drug.