Fentanyl

Fentanyl is the synthetic opioid allegedly used by Kouri Richins to poison Eric Richins. The presence of five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in Eric Richins' system is a key piece of evidence for the prosecution.

Fentanyl is a deadly drug responsible for thousands of overdose deaths in the United States each year. The crackdown on its precursor chemicals by China is expected to disrupt its supply chain.

The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, a major fentanyl trafficker, is expected to disrupt the supply chain of fentanyl into the United States, potentially reducing its availability.

Fentanyl is at the center of allegations by Israel and the United States that Iran is experimenting with it for chemical weapons. The Israeli strike on Tofigh Daru, a factory allegedly supplying fentanyl, underscores the serious concerns about its potential misuse.

Fentanyl is identified as a primary smokable drug contributing to the surge in burn injuries, particularly when users become sedated and unable to control butane torches.