Local officials are ramping up efforts to address the recent rise in fentanyl overdoses. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is joining with other law enforcement to form the Central Texas Task Force Overdose Investigation Team.
The purpose of the unit is to educate the public about fentanyl, prosecute those accused of distributing the drug, and offering rehabilitation services to community members.
Last year, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office received almost 400 calls to respond to fentanyl overdoses. In Travis County, 245 fentanyl-related overdoses were reported last year which is 58% from the year before.
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