Houes Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) wants to classify the synthetic opioid fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, according to a report from Fox News. Boebert introduced the Fentanyl is a WMD Act on Monday, which would bring in more agencies to assist the Department of Homeland Security in cracking down not he deadly drug. “Fentanyl is the number one cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45, and it’s not slowing down.”“Many people have lost friends and family members. “They’re overwhelmed by the fentanyl that is pouring into our community.”The bill has several House cosponsors — including Reps. “Fentanyl is a weapon of mass destruction.

Source: Fox News June 14, 2022 00:33 UTC