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Functionaries in West Palm Beach are assessing a troubling surge in fatal drug overdoses after three people were discovered 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 community to stay vigilant This batch is lethal commented 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 recounted local media that drug activity especially related to powerful opioids like fentanyl has been rising across West Palm Beach The detective who required not to be named stated these cases show how expeditiously these drugs can take lives Staci Katz a local advocate and co-founder of the addiction backing group Our Two Sons called the up-to-date deaths horrific and announced the emotional toll on the district 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 noted Police are now ramping up their efforts to find the source of the deadly drugs They re working with society tip lines and local Crime Stoppers to track down those responsible for distributing the substances Leadership are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at - - -TIPS or online As investigators continue their work city executives and healthcare advocates are warning residents to be cautious and to check in on friends and family who may be at hazard