This week was a very successful week for Sen. Andre Jacque.
Earlier this week, we reported that he had two bills make their way to Governor Tony Evers’ desk for final approval, but another bill is also one signature away from becoming law.
Senate Bill 692, which was co-authored by Rep. Jim Piwowarczyk, would increase the penalties for those who traffic carfentanil.
This synthetic opioid IS similar to fentanyl, but is intended for exclusive use as a veterinary tranquilizer for large animals such as elephants.
However, it is now getting mixed with other drugs with deadly results.
Sen. Jacque tells SeehaferNews.com, “Carfentanil is 100 times more potent than fentanyl, and even someone exposed to trace amounts of the substance can experience disastrous health effects.”
The legislation was requested by prosecutors and narcotics officers, led by Manitowoc County District Attorney Jacalyn LaBre.
Last year. Manitowoc County had the second-largest seizure of carfentanil pills in the nation by the DEA working with the Metro Drug Unit, intercepting more than 8 kilos of carfentanil pills.
Sen. Jacque added, “Not only does carfentanil present a significant danger for those who knowingly or unknowingly take the drug, but law enforcement and first responders must also confront serious health risks from even accidental trace exposure.”
