The Lincoln Police Narcotics Unit is seeing an increased number of counterfeit pills on the streets of Lincoln. Specifically, LPD Narcotics Investigators are recovering pills purported to be oxycodone, but are really Fentanyl, which is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. 
Narcotics Captain Ryan Dale warned Lincoln residents, “People have overdosed on as little as half of one pill. Moreover, we’re also seeing methamphetamine laced with fentanyl, which is causing overdoses as well.”
In fact, depending on the amount, just touching a pill or powder containing Fentanyl can cause an overdose.
If you or someone you know experience a drug overdose, call 911 immediately. According to Nebraska Rev Statute 28-472, an individual is immune from criminal prosecution if the person, in good faith, makes a request for emergency medical assistance in response to a drug overdose and remains on scene until medical assistance and law enforcement arrive.
If you come across pills, do not touch them. For assistance in finding treatment options near you or your friends/loved ones, please call 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Lincoln residents can also call the Lincoln Treatment Center at 402-488-2122.