Police issue warning against deadly street drugs

TEXARKANA, Texas – More than 87,000 people died of drug overdoses last year in the United States, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

It’s the largest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in a 12-month period.

While the misuse opioids is often believed to be an urban problem, authorities say its now found its way into smaller communities.

Police say in many cases, people are purchasing the drugs illegally right off the streets.

Earlier this year, officers responded to a Texarkana, Texas,

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