NYC's drug supply is 'most dangerous' ever, prosecutor says - New York Post
Jul 10, 2023 · New York City Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan said the presence of xylazine — or tranq — in drugs like heroin, cocaine and fentanyl has made illegal drugs sold here worse than ever.
Exclusive | 'Zombie drug' tranq leaves illegal narcotics more …
Aug 28, 2023 · Travis Eddy was no stranger to the drug game: The 33-year-old mechanic from Long Island had been hooked on heroin off and on for nearly half his life. But late last year, he unwittingly began...
Fatal overdoses linked to 'zombie drug' xylazine skyrocketing in NYC
Oct 26, 2024 · A powerful animal tranquilizer-turned-dangerous street drug, xylazine — also known as “tranq” — is increasingly being mixed into New York City’s narcotics supply with deadly results, the ...
NYC officials encourage tranq addicts to use ‘zombie drug’ under ...
Jul 8, 2023 · New York City health officials are now encouraging junkies to use the so-called “zombie drug” xylazine under medical supervision at overdose prevention centers — without any mention of how to...
‘We’re not ready’ for ‘tranq’ in NYC, addiction expert says
Mar 2, 2023 · NEW YORK (PIX11) – The man at the forefront of efforts to prevent New Yorkers from overdosing said Thursday that New York City is not prepared for the wave of “tranq” that is devastating...
Philadelphia’s zombie drug ‘tranq’ already in NYC - PIX11
Feb 22, 2023 · Xylazine is now in 90% of Philadelphia’s drug supply, and a federal law enforcement source told PIX11 News it has also been detected in New York City drug stash houses.
Zombie drug 'Tranq' hitting New York City with 'astonishing' speed
Mar 9, 2023 · Its scientific name is Xylazine. Its street name is Tranq. It's also called the "zombie drug" because that’s what people can look like when they use it. Already widespread in cities including San...
Tranq: The zombie drug called the deadliest threat to US - PIX11
Apr 27, 2023 · NEW YORK (PIX11) – It’s being called the deadliest drug threat in the United States. “ Tranq ” is a potentially lethal combination of animal sedatives and street drugs such as heroin and...
Animal sedative making fentanyl crisis more dangerous
Apr 25, 2024 · Xylazine, sometimes referred to as “tranq” or “tranq dope”, is a powerful animal sedative that is approved for veterinary use, but increasingly the substance has been added to illegal drugs like...
Exclusive | Tranq takes over drug world: 'If they're using drugs, …
Jul 4, 2023 · Drug users are reporting sickening stories as tranq rifles through the drug world, slithering its way into bags of heroin, cocaine and meth before striking unsuspecting users who have no idea ...