DEA Houston Warns Counterfeit M30 Pills Contain Fentanyl
Summary
DEA Houston Division issued a public safety alert warning that counterfeit M30 pills (resembling oxycodone) seized during law enforcement operations have tested positive for fentanyl. The agency is urging the public not to use these pills as they pose a deadly risk and are part of the ongoing fentanyl crisis affecting communities.
What changed
DEA Houston Division issued a public safety alert warning that counterfeit M30 pills, which resemble legitimate oxycodone 30mg tablets, have been found to contain fentanyl after laboratory testing. These counterfeit pills are produced by illegal manufacturers and distributed through illicit channels, posing a severe risk of fatal overdose.\n\nHealthcare providers, first responders, and community organizations should share this warning with patients and communities. While this is an informational alert rather than a regulatory action, it highlights the ongoing public health crisis caused by counterfeit pharmaceuticals containing fentanyl.
What to do next
- Avoid all pills obtained outside legitimate pharmacies
- Report suspected counterfeit drugs to DEA or local law enforcement
- Share DEA fentanyl awareness resources with community
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DEAHouston @DEAHOUSTONDiv Don’t gamble with your life. These seized M30 pills may look real-but testing shows they contain fentanyl. Counterfeit pills are deadly. Join the fight: DEA.gov/fentanylfree @DEAHQ @TheJusticeDept ALT
1:33 pm · 8 Apr 2026
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