The pills that Skagway police seized are illegally manufactured to imitate prescription drugs and often contain lethal amounts of fentanyl.

Police and first responders hope to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl after Skagway police on Sunday seized fake prescription pills they suspect contain fentanyl. Skagway police suspect the deadly narcotic is linked to at least one of two overdose deaths that occurred in their town last weekend.

Haines Police chief Heath Scott said…