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Officers in West Palm Beach are studying a troubling surge in fatal drug overdoses after three people were exposed dead in separate locations across the city all within the same day Police believe a dangerous batch of synthetic opioids could be circulating through the area West Palm Beach Police Investigate Fatal Overdoses Linked to Suspected Lethal Drug Batch The deaths occurred in different parts of the city including the north end downtown and near the airport While the casualties have not yet been identified publicly police say early evidence suggests the same type of drug could be involved in all three cases We urge the inhabitants to stay vigilant This batch is lethal revealed Deputy Police Chief Anthony Shearer We ve already lost lives and until we identify and remove it from our streets no one is safe An undercover detective working in the Narcotics Division notified local media that drug activity especially related to powerful opioids like fentanyl has been rising across West Palm Beach The detective who urged not to be named explained these cases show how briskly these drugs can take lives Staci Katz a local advocate and co-founder of the addiction endorsement group Our Two Sons called the latest deaths horrific and declared the emotional toll on the public is growing It hits me hard in my stomach I don t even need the details They re gone and that s all that matters she commented Police are now ramping up their efforts to find the source of the deadly drugs They re working with population tip lines and local Crime Stoppers to track down those responsible for distributing the substances Functionaries are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at - - -TIPS or online As investigators continue their work city bureaucrats and wellbeing advocates are warning residents to be cautious and to check in on friends and family who may be at jeopardy